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YB52 DJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,324 mi
Last recorded119,324 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 DJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 119,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 119,311 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Body mounting plate corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2025 119,306 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Body mounting plate corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 116,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,121 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,085 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened times two (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,118 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,966 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,619 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,423 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 57,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,512 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 44,512 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 DJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DJK, 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 YB52 DJK registered?

YB52 DJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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