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YB52 DLK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 101,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,885 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 100,452 miles

Rear Rear Chassis corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 100,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,745 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,741 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,291 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,289 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at chassis leg marked yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,662 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under rear wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch, all marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 95,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 95,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,827 miles

n/s door step starting to corrode

slight leak at power steering box

Pass 7 May 2014 94,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,794 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,699 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 92,697 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 92,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 89,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 78,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 78,750 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 61,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,477 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,289 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 DLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

YB52 DLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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