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YY52 YDS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,994 mi
Last recorded166,994 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 166,994 miles

Front offside bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 166,961 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 158,920 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,647 miles

Both rear axle rubber bump stops are missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

O/S/F & N/S/R bumper corners cracked

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyres different tread pattern, size ok

Oil leak Engine & rear diff ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 155,647 miles

Both rear axle rubber bump stops are missing

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

O/S/F & N/S/R bumper corners cracked

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyres different tread pattern, size ok

Oil leak Engine & rear diff ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 143,653 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 143,434 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at st box (2.2.B.1f)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 136,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 129,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 129,101 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 123,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 116,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 109,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,714 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 95,714 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 84,865 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,324 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 71,241 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 55,455 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 YDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 YY52 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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