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BT52 YDU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 YDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 112,593 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 110,401 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 109,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 109,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 108,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 105,649 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 795,707 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,774 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 98,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,982 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,958 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s front tyre tread low

o/s front tyre tread low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,878 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 80,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,561 miles

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)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,545 miles

Nearside rear tyre,outer sidewall cut.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre,outer sidewall cut.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT52 YDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT52 YDU, 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 BT52 YDU registered?

BT52 YDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BT52 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 YDU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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