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YM52 XWW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,824 mi
Last recorded147,824 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,824 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both inner wings rusty

slight play in o/s front hub

very very rusty under vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2021 147,824 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both inner wings rusty

slight play in o/s front hub

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2020 141,985 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

slight play in o/s front hub

Fail 8 Feb 2020 141,985 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rusty under vehicle

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 9 Feb 2019 139,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s inner wing rusty

very very rusty under vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2019 139,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured n/s rear link arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s inner wing rusty

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2018 136,251 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 133,251 miles

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

Nearside 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)

both rear link arms slight play

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 129,422 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

both rear link arms slight play

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2015 122,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 118,678 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2013 112,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,928 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,882 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side and off side front to rear steel brake pipes corroded on top of chassis

Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

near side and off side front to rear steel brake pipes corroded on top of chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2010 95,400 miles

both rear bump stops missing

fuel filter damp

high level stop light inoperative

steering box has a light misting of oil

Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,400 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)

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

both rear bump stops missing

fuel filter damp

high level stop light inoperative

steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,125 miles

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

n/s/f brake low efficiency

Fail 19 Feb 2007 71,125 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake low efficiency

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,097 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 56,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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