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AP52 FTT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,181 mi
Last recorded152,181 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 152,181 miles

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

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

Central Rear high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 150,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 150,753 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking above starter motor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt missing all not checked due to seats folded (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 150,111 miles

Front bumper

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear seats folded upright postion

Pass 12 Jan 2022 147,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 145,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 145,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 144,149 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 144,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,265 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,088 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 126,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 123,464 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 123,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 119,557 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,677 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 111,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 51,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,227 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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AP52 FTT 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 AP52 FTT, 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 AP52 FTT registered?

AP52 FTT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is AP52 FTT safe to buy?

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