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YV03 YNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

218,393 mi
Last recorded218,393 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 218,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 213,543 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement into chassi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement into chassi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement into chassi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement into chassi (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassi has corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 209,302 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 204,041 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four panard bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 198,298 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 193,036 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 193,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch around abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Slight leak on hub seals

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 185,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 185,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 175,795 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 163,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 163,859 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 153,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2017 153,385 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking rear of cylinder head near pressure reg (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 141,596 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 130,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 117,167 miles

1.chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2013 103,870 miles

1.chip in windscreen 2.n/s front lower shocker bush splitting and has slight play

Pass 28 May 2012 92,127 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 92,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,231 miles

1.n/s front tyre perrishing 2.front lower shocker bushes starting to split slight play in n/s lower 3.slight play in n/s front track rod end front of wheel 4.slight leak from n/s front hub seal

Fail 11 May 2011 79,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

1.n/s front tyre perrishing 2.front lower shocker bushes starting to split slight play in n/s lower 3.slight play in n/s front track rod end front of wheel 4.slight leak from n/s front hub seal

Pass 20 May 2010 66,983 miles

1. slight leak from nearside front hub

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,354 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,612 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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YV03 YNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV03 YNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YV03 YNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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