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SF52 YJW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 YJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,194 miles

Slight weapons from steer box

Vehicle starting to corrode on underside

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,002 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

n/s side step corroded

o/s side step corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,007 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 89,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2012 84,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2011 79,199 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 79,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 75,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,630 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 28,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YJW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SF52 YJW, 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 SF52 YJW registered?

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

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