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YM52 XXY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,986 mi
Last recorded216,986 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 216,986 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 213,639 miles

all underside and chassis covered in age related corrosion

please do not underseal welding repair until after re test

Fail 18 Dec 2024 213,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside and chassis covered in age related corrosion

please do not underseal welding repair until after re test

Pass 16 Dec 2023 210,763 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 208,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 203,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 196,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 189,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 184,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 178,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 173,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 164,856 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 152,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 147,166 miles

offside rear tyre perishing slightly and tread on 3mm

Fail 29 Feb 2012 147,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing slightly and tread on 3mm

traction control light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 140,001 miles

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

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

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

hand brake only just met the required efficiency

Fail 3 Mar 2011 140,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 130,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,929 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 122,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 113,812 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 113,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 99,976 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,951 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 73,936 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak lower offside front engine bay area.

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 XXY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

YM52 XXY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 XXY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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