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NG52 SYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

148,955 mi
Last recorded148,955 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 SYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,955 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,379 miles

Nearside Front stub axel slight weep

Offside Front steering box weepey

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body coroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 146,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front stub axel slight weep

Offside Front steering box weepey

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 138,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,215 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 103,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 71,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,672 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,233 miles

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

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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NG52 SYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NG52 SYE, 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 NG52 SYE registered?

NG52 SYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is NG52 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 SYE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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