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DV52 DYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

278,352 mi
Last recorded278,352 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 DYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2024 278,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 270,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 262,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 251,743 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 251,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached rotten mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached rotten mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rotten at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached chassis rotten (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rotten at shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 243,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Mar 2019 230,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 230,459 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 217,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 203,045 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

nearside rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 203,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

nearside rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 180,076 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 180,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush whats system bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres worn inner edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 159,488 miles

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 159,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 138,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 121,690 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 121,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,866 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 80,187 miles

side steps

turbo oil pipe leaking oil

Fail 28 Nov 2008 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

side steps

turbo oil pipe leaking oil

Fail 15 Nov 2007 66,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,299 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,714 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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DV52 DYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DV52 DYM, 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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DV52 DYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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