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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD03 YVZMOT history

LD03 YVZ is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LD03 YVZ red Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,765 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 YVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 YVZ was last recorded at 154,765 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,764 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,765 miles
  • 2024 – 150,025 miles
  • 2023 – 144,920 miles
  • 2022 – 138,281 miles
  • 2021 – 131,788 miles
  • 2020 – 126,403 miles
  • 2019 – 117,233 miles
  • 2018 – 108,711 miles
  • 2017 – 100,920 miles
  • 2016 – 90,558 miles
  • 2015 – 81,623 miles
  • 2014 – 75,894 miles
  • 2013 – 75,175 miles
  • 2012 – 72,804 miles
  • 2011 – 68,982 miles
  • 2010 – 62,959 miles
  • 2009 – 58,396 miles
  • 2008 – 48,896 miles
  • 2007 – 34,604 miles
  • 2006 – 23,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,765 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine nsf hub and OSR hub slightly leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,765 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,765 miles
    Test number
    403484324044
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail154,764 miles (+4,739)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,764 miles
    Test number
    160542487696
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass150,025 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,025 miles
    Test number
    592077075099
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine nsf hub and OSR hub slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,023 miles (+5,103)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,023 miles
    Test number
    819716652960
    • DangerousOffside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine nsf hub and OSR hub slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,920 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,920 miles
    Test number
    672768577625
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,915 miles (+6,634)6 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,915 miles
    Test number
    258888459894
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 brake pipes marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed marked yelloow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear link bar marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass138,281 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,281 miles
    Test number
    295066221445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,194 miles (+6,406)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,194 miles
    Test number
    749045253168
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass131,788 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,788 miles
    Test number
    942729886755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail131,776 miles (+5,373)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,776 miles
    Test number
    138635282004
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,403 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,403 miles
    Test number
    443333857231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail126,401 miles (+34)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    137666015535
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail126,367 miles (+9,134)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    183211700539
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (ABS) pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting area (inner chassis rail corroded and weakened) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle hub seal leaking

  14. Pass117,233 miles (+8,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,233 miles
    Test number
    222083168653
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass108,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    871902441383
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from o/s/r hub
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f track rod
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  16. Fail108,711 miles (+7,791)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    417450632396
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from o/s/r hub
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f track rod
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  17. Pass100,920 miles (+10,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,920 miles
    Test number
    665458191209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is perished

  18. Pass90,558 miles (+8,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    818732709258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass81,623 miles (+5,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    248685295454
    • NoteN/s/f tyre is perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is perished

  20. Pass75,894 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    335202804409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,891 miles (+2)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,891 miles
    Test number
    796978494171
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking.
    • NoteEngine oil leak.

  22. Fail75,889 miles (+714)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    328771774068
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish.
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  23. Pass75,175 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    725455683078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,103 miles (+2,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    119108573469
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass72,804 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    767565762085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,982 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    127050681400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,959 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    980637670095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,396 miles (+9,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    582602289002
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass48,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,896 miles
    Test number
    102306888431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail48,896 miles (+14,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,896 miles
    Test number
    983066688053
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  31. Pass34,604 miles (+10,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,604 miles
    Test number
    401550287088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass23,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    490573876023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 YVZ

Does LD03 YVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 YVZ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 YVZ?
The MOT on LD03 YVZ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 YVZ done?
LD03 YVZ was recorded at 154,765 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,402 miles a year.
Has LD03 YVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 YVZ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD03 YVZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 YVZ find?
LD03 YVZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turrets; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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