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HD52 FYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,389 mi
Last recorded216,389 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 216,389 miles

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Slight leak fron rear exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2017 209,612 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above chassis rail

coolant leak

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside rear hub damp

oil leak

sill covers fitted

steps corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 209,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush on anti roll bar (2.7.4)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above chassis rail

coolant leak

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside rear hub damp

oil leak

sill covers fitted

steps corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 208,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush on anti roll bar (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted

steps corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 194,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pies above chassis rail

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhausts system corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 194,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pies above chassis rail

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

corrosion underside/chassis

exhausts system corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 181,726 miles

Oil leak

corrosion underside

ofside rear tyre worn inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2015 181,550 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underside

ofside rear tyre worn inner edge

replacement of rear prop shaft coupling

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 167,803 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above chassis rail

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside steps corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2014 167,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above chassis rail

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside steps corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,789 miles

nearside front tyre worn outter edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 155,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outter edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 142,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 120,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 120,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,105 miles

propshaft rubber joint rear perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 100,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft rubber joint rear perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,454 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,676 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,622 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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HD52 FYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HD52 FYA, 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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HD52 FYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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