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BG52 YYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door step corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 100,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside door step corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 100,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside door step corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Nearside door step corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished(splits) in side wall but not exposing cord

Nearside door step corroded,but not jagged,

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded(but not jagged)

Fail 12 May 2023 99,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Engine mounting missing rubber mounting not connected (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished(splits) in side wall but not exposing cord

Nearside door step corroded,but not jagged,

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door step corroded(but not jagged)

Pass 16 May 2022 99,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 99,329 miles

tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2020 98,880 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,776 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,685 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,645 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,338 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,334 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,939 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,939 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,600 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 38,449 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,751 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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BG52 YYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG52 YYE, 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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BG52 YYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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