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YJ52 VOS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,605 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,479 miles

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)

advise rear offside and nearside bump stops missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,559 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 60,711 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,937 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel filter at o/s/r in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,523 miles

Tracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,520 miles

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

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

Tracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,744 miles

hi-level stop lamp inoperative

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside front tyre, sidewall splitting & bald inner edge

play in nearside front drag link track rod end

rear differential leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,832 miles

all four tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,659 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,346 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 VOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ52 VOS, 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 VOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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