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YX52 UBE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 UBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 168,508 miles

front bumper bar corroded

rear backplates corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 162,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,351 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 155,351 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 149,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheelbearing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,680 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front parts of front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,030 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 68,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,778 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,875 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 41,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2007 34,476 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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YX52 UBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX52 UBE, 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 YX52 UBE registered?

YX52 UBE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is YX52 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX52 UBE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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