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AX52 LBG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,874 mi
Last recorded162,874 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 162,874 miles

Bolt loose on rear prop shaft front flange

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 161,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 161,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2023 159,079 miles

Front o/s coil spring corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

radiator support bracket excessively corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 159,079 miles

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

Front o/s coil spring corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

radiator support bracket excessively corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 157,356 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four and brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

car is heavily waxed oiled underneath

o/s side step support brackets corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 152,215 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

car is heavily waxed oiled underneath

Fail 15 Sep 2020 152,192 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

light corrosion to all under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2020 152,105 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

light corrosion to all under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2019 147,964 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,890 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s side step support brackets corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,198 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 129,144 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber starting to split but still clearing ok

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,358 miles

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2014 116,358 miles

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

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

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,312 miles

n/s/r roll bar link worn

tow dar hook bolts loose

Pass 14 May 2012 108,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 104,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 94,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,178 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 52,443 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 LBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LBG, 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 AX52 LBG registered?

AX52 LBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AX52 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 LBG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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