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FB52 BYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,027 miles

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2024 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind spring (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering underside (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind spring (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,302 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,880 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

engine/sill covers

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion various places on chassis

Fail 15 Sep 2021 96,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion various places on chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2020 92,884 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end at hub (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner wings corroded but not holed

watts linkage bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded in various places

Pass 28 Jul 2018 73,240 miles

general corrosion of chassis and body borderline in places

Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion of chassis and body borderline in places

movement o/s/f shocker bottom bush

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,146 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear step supporting arm corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 72,134 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure row 3. will not latch into floor catch. (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear step supporting arm corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear.above chassis. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,003 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,517 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 53,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,965 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,663 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 39,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,992 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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FB52 BYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB52 BYM, 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 FB52 BYM registered?

FB52 BYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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