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AX52 NWC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

203,751 mi
Last recorded203,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 203,751 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 197,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 185,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 7 seater seats ()

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2021 173,057 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 160,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 253,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 152,921 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 147,427 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 147,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 142,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 218,730 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 127,615 miles

advise slight play in both drag link ends

Fail 4 Oct 2014 127,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise slight play in both drag link ends

Pass 21 Sep 2013 115,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear seats stowed away

Fail 21 Sep 2013 115,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear seats stowed away

Fail 4 Oct 2012 111,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s rear rear seat in stowed possition t time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,919 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s rear rear seat in stowed possition t time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,165 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 105,165 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,366 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 97,366 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s rear rear seats in stowed possition at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s & n/s rear rear seats in stowed possition at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear rear seats in stowed possition at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2008 79,258 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s & n/s rear rear seats in stowed possition at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,578 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,578 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,644 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,644 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 50,401 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 NWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AX52 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

AX52 NWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AX52 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 NWC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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