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YX52 WUA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,260 mi
Last recorded155,260 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 WUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 155,260 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 155,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 151,552 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,539 miles

Fuel tank insecure bottom plate bolt snapped n/s/f of tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch under abs module (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Entrance/exit step significantly damaged boot door step (9.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 145,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 145,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 132,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

centre stop light inop

Fail 20 Dec 2016 132,243 miles

Air suspension unit totally deflated nsr and os, due to level arms broken (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

centre stop light inop

Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,598 miles

child seat fitted, can not fully inspect seat belt

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 121,594 miles

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

child seat fitted, can not fully inspect seat belt

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2014 112,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 104,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

spare tyre close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,438 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,238 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 53,490 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 WUA 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WUA, 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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YX52 WUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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