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YB52 MYV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,877 mi
Last recorded203,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 MYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 203,877 miles

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

light corrosion to osr inner sill and various areas of chassis

osf nsf inner wings heavily corroded (not structural)

Pass 2 Jul 2020 196,362 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 196,287 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 190,087 miles

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

osr brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Jul 2019 190,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

osr brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2018 183,894 miles

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FRONT PROP REAR U/J

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Fail 15 Oct 2018 183,894 miles

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

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FRONT PROP REAR U/J

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Fail 9 Jul 2018 183,769 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front steel tube radiator support corroded through

osr outer brake pad worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 173,789 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 173,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S REAR BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 30 Jun 2016 163,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 158,172 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 154,255 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 147,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 147,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 139,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 139,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 130,407 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 130,407 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 105,854 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 105,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 95,244 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 95,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,534 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 83,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,403 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 70,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 MYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MYV, 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 MYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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