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AO52 WMV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,689 mi
Last recorded135,689 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,689 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 135,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body near mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body near mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn centre top bush as marked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis corroded and painted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK FIXING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL TANK (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,369 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under side corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,903 miles

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear lower mud flaps/guards corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Dec 2020 117,868 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Traction Control Light Illuminated (1.7 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking onto gear box (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside front inner wheel arch (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner wheel arch (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear lower mud flaps/guards corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2020 112,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

slight all over chassis corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2020 112,429 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

slight all over chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,167 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

inner wings under bonnet starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,167 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

inner wings under bonnet starting to corrode

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,344 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 100,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 2555518 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limits 2555518 (4.1.E.1)

Rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,207 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,207 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 73,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 62,154 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,646 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,767 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust flange/fixings and support brackets corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,555 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode (rear end), none excessively.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,037 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,587 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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AO52 WMV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AO52 WMV, 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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AO52 WMV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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