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AJ52 WRX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,370 mi
Last recorded165,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 165,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 156,693 miles

child seat fited to nsr pasinger seat not abile to inspect seat belt

Pass 10 Jul 2024 152,998 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filter slightly damp around the top

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 151,045 miles

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2023 150,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2022 148,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 142,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,085 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 128,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 1 Sep 2014 117,564 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 113,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,059 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 110,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 106,731 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 102,781 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 102,781 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,132 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,409 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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AJ52 WRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ52 WRX, 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 AJ52 WRX registered?

AJ52 WRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AJ52 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 WRX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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