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GL52 YZU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 YZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 103,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 102,956 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn sway bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose not clipped in place

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,088 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 144,686 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,788 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,747 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,131 miles

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

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

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,177 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,584 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,281 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 63,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,397 miles

Catalytic converter rattles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,108 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 18,888 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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GL52 YZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GL52 YZU, 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 GL52 YZU registered?

GL52 YZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GL52 YZU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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