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AX52 KYW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,469 mi
Last recorded112,469 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 112,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Large holes in several places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Large holes in several places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fuel tank support bracket/strap heavily corroded and significantly weakened

Fail 15 Nov 2024 111,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fuel tank support bracket/strap heavily corroded and significantly weakened

Pass 21 Jun 2023 110,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 110,058 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,390 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 100,332 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 92,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm front bush perished

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm front bush perished

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,642 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body outrigger corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel weep from engine

Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,707 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 50,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,107 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,719 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,866 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

poss leak at fuel filter

Fail 7 Jan 2010 34,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,901 miles

Nearside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,946 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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AX52 KYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AX52 KYW, 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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AX52 KYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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