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RY52 FXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,365 mi
Last recorded65,365 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,365 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,983 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 54,788 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 48,255 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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RY52 FXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY52 FXU, 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 RY52 FXU?

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What year was RY52 FXU registered?

RY52 FXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is RY52 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 FXU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY52 FXU have outstanding finance?

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