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BD52 WUM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,967 mi
Last recorded103,967 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 103,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 102,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 101,614 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2017 99,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 92,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,253 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 65,843 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 65,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,709 miles

ferulles corroded on flexible brake hoses at front and rear.

slight misting of oil under power steering pump.

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ferulles corroded on flexible brake hoses at front and rear.

slight misting of oil under power steering pump.

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,523 miles

n/s/f track rod end has some movement

Fail 19 Oct 2010 51,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,644 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 49,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,017 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,024 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 42,024 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,309 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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BD52 WUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD52 WUM, 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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BD52 WUM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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