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BT52 FZH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

213,433 mi
Last recorded213,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 213,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 207,802 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 205,683 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 205,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 200,615 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges corroded

Both wiper arm pivots worn

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both splash guards corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 200,597 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both wiper arm pivots worn

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flanges corroded

Rear Splash guards corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Transfer box mounting bolts loose

Pass 22 Nov 2021 190,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wiper arm pivot worn

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 190,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 111S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wiper arm pivot worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 175,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis rails both sides near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath front to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside suspension leaning over slightly

Fail 28 Nov 2020 175,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle cover in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis rails both sides near tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath front to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside suspension leaning over slightly

Pass 29 May 2019 150,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks and around transmission brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 May 2019 149,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks and around transmission brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2018 254,323 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 253,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 235,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 221,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 207,426 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs and pads worn

Slight fluffing at drivers side seat belt

Slight lift at nearside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Slight lift at offside steering drop arm ball joint

Various corrosion around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2014 196,842 miles

Slight oil leaks around gearbox

Fail 11 Mar 2014 196,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight oil leaks around gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2013 185,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 171,894 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 171,886 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 159,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 149,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 149,528 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 140,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 131,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 120,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 108,089 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 FZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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