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YM52 VLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

179,302 mi
Last recorded179,302 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 179,302 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 179,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 168,854 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 1 Sep 2023 168,827 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 26 Jan 2022 153,127 miles

Front Lower radiator bracket corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 153,027 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator bracket corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 137,551 miles

Nearside Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 120,252 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 120,252 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,569 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Underneath Component Surface Corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,297 miles

Rear chassis got surface corrosion all over

both rear tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

centre exhaust bracket rusted off,system still supported

condensation in offside head lamp

front tyres are down to 2 - 3 mm

high level brake light not working

minor play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in both track rod end ball joints

some engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2016 97,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high does not adjust (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres down to 2 - 3 mm

Rear chassis got surface corrosion all over

both rear tyres show slight more wear on inner side

centre exhaust bracket rusted off,system still supported

condensation in offside head lamp

high level brake light not working

minor play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in both track rod end ball joints

some engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 93,910 miles

Battery not secured fully.

Chassis and rear folding step corroded.

ONE centre exhaust mounting broken.

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumpstops missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,910 miles

Battery not secured fully.

Chassis and rear folding step corroded.

ONE centre exhaust mounting broken.

Oil leak

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

Rear bumpstops missing.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery not fully secured.

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Chassis corroded.

ONE middle exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Oil leak

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

Rear folding step corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,916 miles

Battery not secured in tray/box.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS&OS rear rubber bumpstops missing.

NSF TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.[DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE].

One exhaust hanger broken.

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear chassis corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

NS&OS rear rubber bump stop missing.

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

OSR levelling unit linkage damaged/repaired.

Power steering fluid level on minimum mark in reservior.

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 79,520 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant level low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

NS&OS rear rubber bump stop missing.

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

OSR levelling unit linkage damaged/repaired.

Power steering fluid level on minimum mark in reservior.

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,461 miles

Coolant and engine oil levels low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear door step corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant and engine oil levels low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear chassis corroded.

Rear door step corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,889 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,889 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 6 Aug 2009 49,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,690 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,606 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 VLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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