CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY03 GFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,149 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear chassis legs suffering heavy corrosion

front crossmember excessively corroded

offside sill suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 4 Dec 2020 103,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear chassis legs suffering heavy corrosion

front crossmember excessively corroded

offside sill suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,639 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,862 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 98,845 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 96,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,805 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,840 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate is cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 72,774 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 68,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2007 59,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 59,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,885 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY03 GFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY03 GFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY03 GFA?

You can check the full history of YY03 GFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY03 GFA registered?

YY03 GFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YY03 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 GFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY03 GFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY03 GFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.