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YM52 VMD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,633 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle covered in underseal

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 80,477 miles

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

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

Vehicle been undersealed

Fail 2 May 2025 80,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicle been undersealed

Pass 1 May 2024 79,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,399 miles

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,959 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,641 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,641 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,930 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 VMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

YM52 VMD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 VMD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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