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EJ52 ZYL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

230,876 mi
Last recorded230,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ZYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 230,876 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides. Underseal used (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 229,107 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear tre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear pads worn

Pass 30 Oct 2018 225,536 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 218,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 208,101 miles

both t/r/ends have slight play

eng oil leak

underbody corrosion has started

Pass 1 Apr 2015 194,629 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 186,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 175,865 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 165,585 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2011 146,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 146,514 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2010 123,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 123,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,978 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,312 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,286 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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EJ52 ZYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ52 ZYL, 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 EJ52 ZYL registered?

EJ52 ZYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ52 ZYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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