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AP52 HLR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 132,209 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 132,208 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,639 miles

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

n/s inner wing corroded near ABS unit

Fail 18 Apr 2017 125,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s inner wing corroded near ABS unit

Pass 4 May 2016 120,559 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 120,559 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,916 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 May 2014 110,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

rear brake back plates rusting away

Fail 28 Mar 2013 106,376 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,376 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,464 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,922 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,805 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 78,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 78,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,351 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 42,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 HLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AP52 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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