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BL52 WDW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,998 mi
Last recorded148,998 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 148,998 miles

N/S/R lens missing from bumper

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 142,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2013 142,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 135,394 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 135,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 121,023 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 12,988 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,828 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 112,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 10,565 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,449 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 WDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WDW, 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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What year was BL52 WDW registered?

BL52 WDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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