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AX52 NWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,868 mi
Last recorded161,868 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 NWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 161,868 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 2 Nov 2024 149,545 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 149,499 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OF CHASSIS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,416 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear step to boot and both side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 216,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear step to boot and both side steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and chassis undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

CHASSIS ALL UNDERSEALED

Pass 20 May 2019 128,323 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side steps framework corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 125,482 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 121,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 118,826 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 118,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

OIL LEAK

STEERING BOX DAMP NO LEAK FOUND

Pass 27 May 2015 115,829 miles

Oil leak

center brakelight out

rear axle back plates corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 115,829 miles

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

Oil leak

center brakelight out

rear axle back plates corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side back plate corroded rear

Pass 27 May 2014 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side back plate corroded rear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 98,518 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2012 98,518 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 88,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 78,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2008 55,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,629 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,320 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 NWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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