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YU52 ZYE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,561 mi
Last recorded176,561 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 176,561 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 176,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 170,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 170,324 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 165,031 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,373 miles

Offside rear Anti rollbar link has slight play on a ball joint

Slight Engine and Gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 155,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 127,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,799 miles

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

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)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 119,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,320 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,307 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,006 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 32,107 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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YU52 ZYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YU52 ZYE, 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 YU52 ZYE registered?

YU52 ZYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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