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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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
Slight oil leaks around gearbox
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
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
nail in offside rear tyre
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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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