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FG52 YHN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,091 mi
Last recorded177,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 YHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 177,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides & n/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner All previous corroded areas repaired

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 29 Jan 2024 177,089 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides & n/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 23 Jan 2023 166,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

f/ bumper/damage/under body coverd in mad

Fail 23 Jan 2023 166,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

f/ bumper/damage/under body coverd in mad

Pass 15 Feb 2021 138,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has a lot of mud/dirt underneath

Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has a lot of mud/dirt underneath

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,644 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 126,973 miles

Front underneath of vehicle corroded

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 126,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front underneath of vehicle corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,829 miles

Rear of chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,514 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 111,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,057 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,480 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,940 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,681 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,100 miles

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

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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FG52 YHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG52 YHN, 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 FG52 YHN registered?

FG52 YHN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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