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YW52 NXZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,437 mi
Last recorded150,437 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 150,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 150,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc contaminated axle oil leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 142,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 142,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 130,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 119,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 112,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 112,710 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 100,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,706 miles

very slight leak on rear axel

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,343 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stone chip lower screen zone a less 10mm at point of test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,820 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,177 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,373 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,794 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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YW52 NXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

YW52 NXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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