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BP52 BNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 BNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 112,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,420 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,210 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,572 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,412 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 78,755 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,639 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,646 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,156 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,294 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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BP52 BNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BNB, 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 BP52 BNB registered?

BP52 BNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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