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RY52 FYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 97,234 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,913 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 89,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,865 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,865 miles

Stop lamp not working all lights (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,217 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 72,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 72,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 68,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 64,799 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 64,799 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 60,416 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,844 miles

drivers window inop (down won't go up)

near side rear window inop (half way down won't go up)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 51,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window inop (down won't go up)

front brake disc's worn

near side rear window inop (half way down won't go up)

rear brake disc's worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,691 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,668 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 FYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY52 FYA, 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 RY52 FYA registered?

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

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