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BP52 BKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 BKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,644 miles

chassis rails and outriggers corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,596 miles

chassis rails corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,573 miles

Central Front oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2024 137,570 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2022 137,050 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

inner sills and chassis rails rusted

Pass 30 Dec 2021 135,168 miles

brake pipes

chassis rails corroded

slight play in prop shaft joint

Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,145 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 133,121 miles

chassis rails rusty

front brake pads low o/s front

rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,867 miles

brake pipes

chassis rails

inner sills

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,452 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,869 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wipers not in very good condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,152 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,926 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 87,926 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 45,425 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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BP52 BKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP52 BKY, 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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BP52 BKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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