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SM52 LYR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

224,038 mi
Last recorded224,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 LYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 224,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 218,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 215,222 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ar rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 207,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and both axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 199,843 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 193,339 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 177,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 162,365 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 150,219 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both side steps corroding

chassis corroding

front pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,628 miles

rear chassis corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2015 125,478 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 125,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,685 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,780 miles

o/s wiper blade poor

slight oil leak on power steering box

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,753 miles

front bumper damaged n/s

n/s rear reversing light lens damaged

n/s rear seat belt clasp cover missing

oil showing at power steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2011 85,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,887 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 72,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,393 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 62,393 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,056 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,575 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,701 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 33,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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SM52 LYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SM52 LYR, 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 SM52 LYR registered?

SM52 LYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is SM52 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 LYR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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