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LY52 CYP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 CYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering marked with chalk (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering marked with chalk.By fuel tank and tow bar. (6.1.A.1)

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

front and rear axle vent pipe insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,021 miles

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

all tyre side walls cracked / perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all tyre side walls cracked / perished

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,722 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,496 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 71,492 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,324 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 69,321 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,277 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link arm

Fail 7 Nov 2009 56,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gearbox oil leak

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link arm

Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,673 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,350 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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LY52 CYP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LY52 CYP, 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 LY52 CYP registered?

LY52 CYP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LY52 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 CYP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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