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YM52 VKO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,537 mi
Last recorded160,537 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 160,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 158,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 158,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 155,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under side is muddy

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,963 miles

All flexible brake hoses corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,361 miles

NSF tyre worn.

Steering box output shaft axial play.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,528 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 108,518 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 100,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,317 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,814 miles

Both front brake hoses corroded

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,811 miles

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

Both front brake hoses corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,717 miles

Both wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Oct 2008 71,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,650 miles

Offside wiper blade split

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,088 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 38,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 VKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKO, 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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What year was YM52 VKO registered?

YM52 VKO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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