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YV03 YYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 127,434 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside central mountings front and rear central mountings area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 123,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside central to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 119,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside central to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 114,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 114,093 miles

Fuel system component leaking dripping from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,221 miles

Nearside reverse light damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 102,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,664 miles

chassis has general corrosion

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded/greased

offside track rod end has slight play/boot splitting

steering box weeping

Pass 10 May 2017 84,711 miles

all tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and boot splitting

offside rear anti-roil bar link has slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,826 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,511 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,596 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,587 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,732 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres beginning to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 21,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,081 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 YYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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