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LY52 VGO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,274 mi
Last recorded183,274 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 183,274 miles

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 183,271 miles

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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 177,738 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 177,735 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 171,640 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 171,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 163,452 miles

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

windscreen cracked otside swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2017 163,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 149,029 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

windscreen crackeduotside swept area

Pass 5 Jun 2015 135,958 miles

rear chassis members corroding

spare wheel badly damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2015 135,948 miles

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

rear chassis members corroding

spare wheel badly damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 122,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 111,839 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 105,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,482 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,365 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 98,365 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,796 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 93,759 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 82,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,986 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,715 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 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.

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What year was LY52 VGO registered?

LY52 VGO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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