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BP52 GHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,342 mi
Last recorded180,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 180,342 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all lamps front and rear not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached nearside and offside rear top mountings excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed on inside and outside and underneath in many areas near rear axle including top of shock absorber mounts and rear tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

body subframe corroded and holed at front end of sills but still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2024 172,886 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 163,971 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 163,741 miles

Fuel tank leaking O/s of tank dripping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End of sill inside body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wing is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box on front leaking onto drop arm (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wing is corroded next to abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 242,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2021 240,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 142,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 138,971 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 138,971 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 134,291 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to routing of them

Fail 23 Jan 2019 134,291 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to routing of them

Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,139 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,821 miles

N/S/F Dipped Beam Slightly Discoloured

N/S/F Wiper Rubber Damaged But Clearing The Windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2016 125,821 miles

N/S/F Dipped Beam Slightly Discoloured

N/S/F Wiper Rubber Damaged But Clearing The Windscreen

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 115,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,380 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 100,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 96,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,490 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 92,490 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,499 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

offside & nearside side steps weak & corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 61,104 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 60,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,693 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 GHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP52 GHV, 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 GHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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