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FV52 BYO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

178,810 mi
Last recorded178,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 178,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 163,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 160,395 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 133,639 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 106,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 106,348 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,098 miles

o/s/f trye wearing on inner edge

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,621 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to both rear tyres on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,383 miles

oil leak

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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FV52 BYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV52 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 BYO registered?

FV52 BYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is FV52 BYO safe to buy?

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