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BL52 UGY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

183,842 mi
Last recorded183,842 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 183,842 miles

head light adjustment

Pass 16 Apr 2025 179,385 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage hub seal (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 176,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 173,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 171,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 169,462 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 165,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 143,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 132,415 miles

Offside Rear unable to check child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear unable to check child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,451 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r bumper/mud flap support corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,554 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 86,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,154 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,263 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,095 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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BL52 UGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BL52 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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