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NG52 SYT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,911 mi
Last recorded143,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 SYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,911 miles

Chassis very corroded in places.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 143,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chassis very corroded in places.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,909 miles

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

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

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

chassis very corroded all over.

o/s/f tyre cracking.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 126,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

chassis very corroded all over.

o/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 108,885 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 18 Dec 2012 108,885 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2010 90,328 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O\s\r backplate missing

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

Rear discs inner faces corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 90,328 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O\s\r backplate missing

Rear discs inner faces corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,822 miles

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

OSF TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,793 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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NG52 SYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NG52 SYT, 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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NG52 SYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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