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YM52 OBW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 151,055 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension and chassis

Pass 16 Oct 2024 149,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 146,884 miles

All mechanical components corroded

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

Vehicle covered in under body seal

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2022 144,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 144,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,771 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,771 miles

Towbar component defective Tow bar electrics not working (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 136,424 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2556516 £77.94 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,727 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,341 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,934 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,022 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,363 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,624 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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YM52 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YM52 OBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM52 OBW registered?

YM52 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 OBW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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