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MM52 WYY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 WYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 98,659 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at n/side and o/side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 98,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at n/side and o/side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,387 miles

all underside corroded but not considered exessiv

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,356 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 72,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 67,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 54,890 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,753 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 46,753 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,056 miles

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly due to underseal + position

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting in n/s/front to rear brake pipe, unable to check other brake pipes due to position

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [255/65/16h]

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,697 miles

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,508 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,014 miles

rearmost seats not in use at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,162 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 13,049 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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MM52 WYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MM52 WYY, 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 MM52 WYY registered?

MM52 WYY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is MM52 WYY safe to buy?

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