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FV52 JYL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,294 mi
Last recorded90,294 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 JYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,294 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front sidelight dim.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,306 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers Poor.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,946 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 61,265 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,702 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,862 miles

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

TAIL GATE HANDLE STICKS [OUTTER]

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,825 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 20,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV52 JYL, 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 JYL registered?

FV52 JYL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is FV52 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 JYL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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