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BT52 JNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

276,243 mi
Last recorded276,243 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 276,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 269,911 miles

Rear propshaft rubber joint split and perished.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 260,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 253,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 246,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 246,093 miles

Stop lamp not working eye level. (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 237,497 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 237,497 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 228,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 226,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 224,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 216,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 204,421 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 4 Jan 2011 204,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Dec 2009 163,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,955 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,190 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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BT52 JNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT52 JNJ, 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 BT52 JNJ registered?

BT52 JNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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