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SF52 YJL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,654 mi
Last recorded155,654 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 YJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 155,654 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion of master cylinder point (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded inner to excess hole and metalwork missing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured larage hole in bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all pipes to anti roll bar are coroded to excess rear

this is in poor condition due to corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Sep 2022 152,207 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel badly rusted

Nearside Rear brake disc splash guard missing

Offside Front Outer sill panel badly rusted

Offside Rear brake disc splash guard missing

Offside Rear jacking point broken

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 140,581 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 135,386 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 135,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 135,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected inner wheel arch under bonnet near A.B.S mount (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded behind door

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

Nearside Rear chassis side of shocker mount getting very weak

Offside Front fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear chassis side of shocker mount getting very weak

power steering pump damp

Pass 4 May 2018 132,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front, lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre section exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,751 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front, lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nae water (8.2.3)

centre section exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 98,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre section exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,887 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,611 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 78,167 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,716 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,403 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 47,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,135 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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SF52 YJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SF52 YJL, 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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SF52 YJL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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