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SK52 YOD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,380 mi
Last recorded163,380 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 YOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 163,380 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 152,820 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

active cornering has been removed

both front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

nearside and off side rear chassis rails are heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 152,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

active cornering has been removed

both front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

nearside and off side rear chassis rails are heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 152,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis and cross members are corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch /splash guard is corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 16 May 2017 152,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis and cross members are corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside front and offside front inner wheel arch /splash guard is corroded

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2016 151,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs are slightly coroded

coolant leak

nearside and offside chassis rails and cross members are heavily corroded but not seriously weakned

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch are slight coroded

Fail 9 May 2016 151,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs are slightly coroded

coolant leak

nearside and offside chassis rails and cross members are heavily corroded but not seriously weakned

nearside and offside front inner wheel arch are slight coroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 149,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 149,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 114,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

ace system has been removed and alternative parts have been fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2014 144,693 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/ mirror held in by tape

signs of fuel leek from rear of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2013 140,156 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion hole in step at rear of vehicle

corrosion to rear of chassis

slight twist to o/s/r brake hose

Fail 23 Apr 2013 140,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion hole in step at rear of vehicle

corrosion to rear of chassis

slight twist to o/s/r brake hose

Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,062 miles

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

o/s/f leveling lever arm bush worn

Fail 20 Mar 2012 130,058 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,493 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 117,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,454 miles

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

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

all above require attention

front brake discs in poor condition

suspect slight leak n/s rear air unit

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 64,368 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 64,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,354 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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SK52 YOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK52 YOD, 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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SK52 YOD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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