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BT52 CLV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,691 mi
Last recorded147,691 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 147,691 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded outside pescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center row ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion present to chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2022 143,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt older looking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 143,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt older looking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 141,597 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 141,597 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,033 miles

Rear chassis is rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear chassis is rusty

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,506 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 125,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 124,399 miles

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

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

Rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 121,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,501 miles

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 109,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,695 miles

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

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

vehicle tends to lean to the right n osigns of leake boffside air bag sit lower than nearside

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,637 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,371 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil leaks

fuel filter damp

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,427 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,637 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 41,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BT52 CLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BT52 CLV, 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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BT52 CLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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