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AY52 YMZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,425 mi
Last recorded146,425 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 146,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 138,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 129,603 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,180 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,491 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,877 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,958 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 73,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,350 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision getting thin,ok at present time.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2008 59,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,418 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 YMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY52 YMZ, 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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What year was AY52 YMZ registered?

AY52 YMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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