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FY52 VXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

158,747 mi
Last recorded158,747 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 158,747 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 155,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 153,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 147,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 144,567 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s/r lower lamp lens damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2020 140,420 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner wheel arches corroded/holed

n/s/r lower lamp lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn/inner edge worn

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r lower lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,804 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2017 127,803 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly corroded

front cross member corroded/holed

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn close to canvas

Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,535 miles

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

n/s/r lower light lens cracked

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,814 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,866 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,002 miles

front bumper cracked + holed

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,565 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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FY52 VXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FY52 VXW, 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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FY52 VXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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