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EJ52 MYS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,223 mi
Last recorded158,223 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 158,223 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock adsorber chassis fixing detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,105 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 154,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 150,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 149,372 miles

Offside Front slight leak from steering box

under body corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,956 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 148,954 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 146,683 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 146,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 143,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 139,470 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 139,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 136,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 133,241 miles

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

all rear metal brakes pipes are rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 129,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,039 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2011 110,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damp around rear of engine fuel block

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s front brake pipe mount loose

Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

o/s front brake pipe mount loose

Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EJ52 MYS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EJ52 MYS, 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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EJ52 MYS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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