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BL52 WDY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 186,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 175,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 168,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 161,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 155,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 152,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced start of corrosion on both front body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 149,132 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear corrosion forming on the chassis

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

Offside Rear corrosion forming on the chassis

Pass 20 Aug 2016 145,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 139,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 136,028 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 132,425 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 126,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 122,400 miles

N/S Reverse light lens broken

Pass 6 May 2010 101,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,599 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 90,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,576 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 WDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

BL52 WDY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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