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YB52 AEK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,329 mi
Last recorded123,329 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 AEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and offside rear body mounts corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,675 miles

Front bumper support corroded

Fuel filter damp

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,576 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, slight blow from joint

Pass 22 Jul 2022 112,612 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,012 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,252 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,386 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 95,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 89,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,028 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,489 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,452 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,998 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,603 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,462 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 AEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 YB52 AEK, 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 AEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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