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AX52 NWT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,315 mi
Last recorded169,315 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 169,315 miles

both side steps very rusty and broken

chassis rusty

sills rusty

Front inner wings rusty

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 168,525 miles

Front inner wings very rusty

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

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

chassis rusty

rear bump stops missing

side steps corr/holed very week

sills surface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2022 168,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front inner wings very rusty

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

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

chassis rusty

rear bump stops missing

side steps corr/holed very week

sills surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2021 165,403 miles

Front inner wings rusty

Nearside Rear inner arch rusty

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

Rear chassis rusty

both side steps rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2021 166,403 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front inner wings rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner arch rusty

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

Rear chassis rusty

both side steps rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2020 163,501 miles

Front Inner wings rusty

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

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

chassis rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2019 159,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 148,607 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 148,602 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 138,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly worn

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc slightly worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,174 miles

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

Offside Front anti roll bar hydraulic system has slight oil leak

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front anti roll bar hydraulic system has slight oil leak

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,162 miles

Oil leak

Fluid leak from suspension component

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 115,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak from suspension component

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,489 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from front offside antiroll bar hydrolic system

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,489 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from front offside antiroll bar hydrolic system

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 91,829 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 91,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 87,514 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,885 miles

n/s 2nd row seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

rear brake pads req in approx 3000 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 NWT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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