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BP52 GKK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,638 mi
Last recorded21,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 21,638 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 20,164 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 18,966 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 18,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 18,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 17,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 15,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 15,041 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 14,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 14,072 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 14,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 13,805 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 12,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 12,471 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,536 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 11,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 11,228 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 11,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,055 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 9,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 7,407 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 7,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 GKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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