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AJ52 WTM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,206 mi
Last recorded160,206 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 160,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

smell of fuel and dampness rear of engine, no visable leak

Pass 29 Jul 2024 156,610 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas around chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view driver and front passenger door glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 156,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas around chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view driver and front passenger door glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,433 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear ends of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 152,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre to rear ends of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 147,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 142,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 141,760 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 141,698 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 138,338 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 134,728 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,701 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2016 124,700 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

chip in the windscreen

hill decent light is on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,387 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 53,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,490 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,535 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,553 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 WTM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

AJ52 WTM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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