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RY52 FYM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 103,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,906 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis area slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,190 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,896 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,265 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 53,265 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,136 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,555 miles

front brake discs worn thin / lipped

front outer pads worn

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 FYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

RY52 FYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for RY52 FYM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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