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YM52 OCG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

189,255 mi
Last recorded189,255 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 OCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 189,255 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front,rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closures and under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 186,096 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 186,094 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 182,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 182,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective rear of axle (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 179,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 179,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt possible axle leak (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 175,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 173,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 173,399 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside of chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,978 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 167,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front leaking hub

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 161,989 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 161,687 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely halfshaft leaking oil on disc (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 154,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 154,454 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 149,342 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,573 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 145,573 miles

Horn not working horn only works on left hand steering wheel button (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of axle (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 141,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 137,125 miles

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 132,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

nearside and offside front inner wings visible from under bonnet showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

vehicle chassis and underside of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 1 Dec 2012 132,040 miles

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal anti-slip 10% worn

nearside and offside front inner wings visible from under bonnet showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised

vehicle chassis and underside of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion on underside - remedial action advised

Pass 5 Dec 2011 129,235 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 116,796 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,172 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,172 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,533 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 84,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,713 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,623 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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 OCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YM52 OCG, 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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YM52 OCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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