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YE52 XXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,352 mi
Last recorded140,352 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 XXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 12 Nov 2022 137,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2021 135,440 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,440 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 131,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,462 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 127,371 miles

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

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired only holds one press of the brake pedal (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,551 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 119,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,237 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 116,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 112,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 112,253 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 109,121 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 109,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,181 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,937 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,281 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 16 Jan 2008 41,810 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,851 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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YE52 XXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE52 XXH, 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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YE52 XXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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