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BP52 GLK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,439 mi
Last recorded175,439 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 175,439 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Rear suspension ram damp

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess font to rear corroding (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 175,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension pipe leaking hydraulic roll bar pump (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 171,617 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 171,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay - fuel block area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter area - rear chassis (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( viewed from wheel-arch) @ shock top mount and spring turret behind air-chamber unit. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking box area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 158,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 158,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,298 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear chassis rails swollen and corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Both front shock tower mounting flanges corroded

Both rear bump-stops missing

Minor seepage from power steering box

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Active suspension hydraulic ram upper bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outrigger near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,441 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear axle hub oil seal ( damp)

Oil leak Engine and transfer unit ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 119,744 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,942 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 brake calipers corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

chassis corroded.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 109,283 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front wipers split,center rear stop light in/opp.

chassis corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,373 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has hight travel

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 91,103 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,849 miles

all 4 tyres worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm at time opf test

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,577 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GLK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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