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YM52 VLR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,226 mi
Last recorded149,226 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 149,226 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsf and Osr bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 149,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsf and Osr bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 144,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 139,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 124,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 116,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,977 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 68,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,779 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 VLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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