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BP52 GLJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,810 mi
Last recorded151,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 151,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 146,784 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 142,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,356 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 133,356 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,538 miles

Front o/s n/s ball joint rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,781 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,435 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,103 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,412 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,831 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,945 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,820 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2009 66,820 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,645 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2008 56,644 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,399 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 GLJ 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 79.2%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

BP52 GLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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