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YB52 ABV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,099 mi
Last recorded202,099 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 ABV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 202,099 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 202,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 198,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 198,165 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2019 185,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 185,232 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 174,523 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 157,244 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 142,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 126,392 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 99,278 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box slightly damp

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,858 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,659 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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YB52 ABV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YB52 ABV, 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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YB52 ABV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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