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YX03 VVA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,996 mi
Last recorded158,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 158,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chasiss (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 123,440 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,806 miles

Nail In O/S Rear Tyre

Offside Fog lamp deteriorated front

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake back plate rusted and holed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 110,794 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail In O/S Rear Tyre

Offside Fog lamp deteriorated front

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake back plate rusted and holed

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,157 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing Bracket Rusted Through

Offside Front Fog Lamp Deteriorated Corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Back Plate Rusted and Holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing Bracket Rusted Through

Offside Front Fog Lamp Deteriorated Corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Back Plate Rusted and Holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 100,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,183 miles

nsf mudflap bracket corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nsf mudflap bracket corroded

nsr reverse light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,908 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light not working

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

high level brake light not working

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,332 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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YX03 VVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX03 VVA, 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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YX03 VVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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