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DN52 XYH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,991 mi
Last recorded163,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 163,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 143,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,831 miles

chassis corrosion evident

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chassis corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads getting low

offside rear bumper light lense broken

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leaks

power steering leak at steering box

rear brake discs lipped

rear hub seals leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2014 120,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chassis corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads getting low

offside rear bumper light lense broken

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leaks

power steering leak at steering box

rear brake discs lipped

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,506 miles

N/S/R wbeel bearing oil seal leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 111,506 miles

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

N/S/R wbeel bearing oil seal leaking

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 97,938 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 97,938 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 69,397 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 69,226 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,790 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,466 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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DN52 XYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DN52 XYH, 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 DN52 XYH registered?

DN52 XYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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