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YW52 LWR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 LWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from abs pump to front to rear body flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bolt on cross member corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead and inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front floor near body mount

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear axles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns front and rear inner and outer sills near body mounts corroded .

Fail 23 Dec 2020 126,971 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from abs pump to front to rear body flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bolt on cross member corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded in non prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead and inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front floor near body mount

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns front and rear inner and outer sills near body mounts corroded .

Fail 17 Oct 2020 126,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near trailing arm front mount on lower and outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded os and ns front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bolt on cross member corroded

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns front and rear body mounts at ends of sills corroded

os and ns rear inner and outer front and rear outer sills corroded near body mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,391 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,517 miles

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion underside

Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,233 miles

vehicles chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2016 112,366 miles

Vehicles structure has slight corrosion.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 107,822 miles

vehicle structure (chassis) has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 102,543 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,893 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 96,891 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

FRONT O/S BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 92,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,400 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 84,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,438 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,763 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,759 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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YW52 LWR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW52 LWR, 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 YW52 LWR registered?

YW52 LWR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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