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DY52 TOJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 TOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 119,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,742 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 108,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,767 miles

n/s/f out rigger corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f out rigger corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,211 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

The fuel filter looks damp may be a slight leakage

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,616 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 79,823 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 76,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 74,822 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 74,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 73,389 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 71,618 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 71,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 63,849 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 63,849 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 57,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,766 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 53,766 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,977 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 46,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 38,504 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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DY52 TOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY52 TOJ, 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 DY52 TOJ registered?

DY52 TOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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