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AP52 HLO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,753 mi
Last recorded118,753 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,753 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,654 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Above tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,424 miles

Both front shock absorbers lower bushes slightly deteriorated.

Centre stop light not working.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wiper switch worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,946 miles

Front Number plate damaged.

Front steering arm steering box to n/s/f both joints slight play.

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

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

Slight bad earth rear fog lamps/reverse lights.

Wiper switch worn.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 97,920 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Hose leaking. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Number plate damaged.

Front steering arm steering box to n/s/f both joints slight play.

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

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

Slight bad earth rear fog lamps/reverse lights.

Wiper switch worn.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 84,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,277 miles

both front & offside rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,043 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,028 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,028 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,951 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,433 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 28,626 miles

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 1 Feb 2006 28,626 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 HLO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLO, 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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AP52 HLO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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