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AKS 752

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,369 mi
Last recorded142,369 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKS 752
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 142,369 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ARC slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 142,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ARC slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,959 miles

ACE pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 141,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ACE pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 135,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d cup (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d cup (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d cup (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened brake pipe coroded (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both f/tyres close to legal limit(wearing on inside edges)

f/brake pads appear very thin

park brake 17%(borderline pass-attention required)

r/brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

Fail 7 Feb 2008 66,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 49,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,613 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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AKS 752 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKS 752, 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 AKS 752 registered?

AKS 752 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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