MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear quarter panel damaged
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear quarter panel damaged
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis members (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
spare wheel damaged rim
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis members (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
spare wheel damaged rim
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
windscreen cracked otside swept area
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
windscreen cracked otside swept area
Spare tyre defective ()
windscreen crackeduotside swept area
rear chassis members corroding
spare wheel badly damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear chassis members corroding
spare wheel badly damaged
Both front lower shock absorber bushes worn and have slight play
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box damp
back box/mid sectoin exhaust rubbing on rear diif mount.
rear chassi corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front lower shock absorber bushes worn and have slight play
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box damp
back box/mid sectoin exhaust rubbing on rear diif mount.
rear chassi corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LY52 VGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LY52 VGO, 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
How do I check the history of LY52 VGO?
You can check the full history of LY52 VGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LY52 VGO registered?
LY52 VGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.
Is LY52 VGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY52 VGO shows 24 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.
Does LY52 VGO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY52 VGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.