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YY52 WWO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,447 mi
Last recorded144,447 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 WWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,612 miles

has had extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle front and back

has had extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle front and back

Fail 31 Jan 2018 139,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside mirror defective

Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,089 miles

Central Oil leak on gear box ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,677 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed steering wheel (1.9.2c)

Front Horn control missing on steering wheel (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak half shaft seal ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 126,175 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 126,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 118,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,503 miles

ACE pipes corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,874 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,752 miles

Oil leak

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,070 miles

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

power steering belt deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,908 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2009 59,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,352 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 53,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,893 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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YY52 WWO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY52 WWO, 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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YY52 WWO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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