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BL52 EJD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,789 mi
Last recorded184,789 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 184,789 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 184,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 177,730 miles

Drivers seat has movement in outer runner when in locked position.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 177,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Drivers seat has movement in outer runner when in locked position.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 176,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion present:rear chassis ,suspension and brake components.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 176,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion present:rear chassis ,suspension and brake components.

offside front brake hose insecure.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 166,569 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 166,569 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,051 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 65,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,673 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Condensation In O/S/R Tail Lamp

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rocker Cover Gasket Leaking

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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BL52 EJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL52 EJD, 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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BL52 EJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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