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AY52 YMU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,674 mi
Last recorded160,674 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 160,674 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

chassis corroded at rear

Fail 3 Mar 2017 160,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

chassis corroded at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,397 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake has been hot

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 151,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake has been hot

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

centre high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear hub seal slight fluid seepage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 139,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

centre high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear hub seal slight fluid seepage

Pass 14 Feb 2014 129,404 miles

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

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

n/s/rear indecator lenze cracked

o/s/rear bumpstop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,642 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked, sides steps corroded, corrosion to rear chassis.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,827 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 116,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2011 112,722 miles

Boots split on both front swiwel lower pins

Front position lamps dim in opperation and slightly blue, would suggest replacement with brighter bulbs

Gear oil leak

Rear brake mud shields corroded away

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Some wear to front brake discs

Steering box has some play in the output shaft

Tyres fitted to both front wheels are of a lower speed rating than should be fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,033 miles

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

off side front tyre inner tread wearing low

Fail 10 Feb 2010 103,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side front tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 95,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,035 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,523 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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AY52 YMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY52 YMU, 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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AY52 YMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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