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BP52 GLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

156,090 mi
Last recorded156,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 156,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 147,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 140,002 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 142,002 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Jun 2023 140,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 138,943 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,237 miles

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

underseal obscuring inspection of chassis and other components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 135,232 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 133,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,720 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,928 miles

Freeplay in steering arms

Front tyres low and balding on edges

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,017 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 107,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 107,499 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Mar 2014 107,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,087 miles

corrosion to exhaust

rust marks on transmission brake/prop but does not appear loose

surface corrosion to rear half of chassis

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,399 miles

Front brake pads a bit worn,the rear brake pads are all but worn out and are a 'border line' pass !

Pass 30 Mar 2011 87,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,299 miles

see checklist 15744

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,264 miles

c/l 527895

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,090 miles

c/l 472800

Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,288 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 GLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

BP52 GLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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