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YJ52 TCH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

192,034 mi
Last recorded192,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 192,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 190,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 185,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 179,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 174,783 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer lense has slight damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Offside Rear height level sensor damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassie legs front to rear nearside and offside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody covered heavily in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 174,783 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer lense has slight damage

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage

Offside Rear height level sensor damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassie legs front to rear nearside and offside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody covered heavily in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 166,033 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 159,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 151,644 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 151,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 147,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 146,097 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 133,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 125,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Aug 2013 125,000 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Apr 2012 120,998 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 120,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake warning liggt staying on.

Clutch release bearing seems noisey.

Engine oil below minimum.

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front bumper support bar damaged.

Hill light staying on.

Light brake bind to N/S rear wheel.

O/S and N/S rear ride height sensor linkages deteriorated.

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Oil leaks on engine and gearbox.

Rear most seats stowed.

Rear of chassis generally corroded.

Small amount of wear to O/S rear anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint.

Spare tyre defective.

Traction control light staying on.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 113,858 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R chassis starting to corrode

N/S/R brake back plate starting to corrode and holed

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

both front brake disc's starting to corrode

steering gaurd bent and holed

Fail 31 Jan 2011 113,858 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

N/S/R & O/S/R chassis starting to corrode

N/S/R brake back plate starting to corrode and holed

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brake disc's starting to corrode

steering gaurd bent and holed

Pass 15 Dec 2009 106,705 miles

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

oil leak on front diff

oil leak on transfer box

Fail 14 Dec 2009 106,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

oil leak on front diff

oil leak on transfer box

Pass 22 May 2008 92,282 miles

Advise exhaust centre box heat sheild loose.

Advise, nearside rear axle bump stop missing.

Advise, nearside rear number plate light inop.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 84,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 84,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,208 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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YJ52 TCH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YJ52 TCH, 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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YJ52 TCH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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