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BT52 JNK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

307,398 mi
Last recorded307,398 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 307,398 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 307,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 300,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 294,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 294,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking manifold on side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo bolt to caliper under load (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 288,751 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 288,556 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 279,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 266,906 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside heavily under sealed.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 255,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 255,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 245,231 miles

Centre exhaust joint getting thin on the flanges

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 231,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 231,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 210,226 miles

radiator mounting corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 210,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 193,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 177,333 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 160,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 135,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 135,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 116,076 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,434 miles

no rear seat belt;s fitted ;rear of vehicle done out as van

Pass 15 Jan 2007 80,844 miles

Oil leak

Slight bind in o/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2006 56,449 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 JNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

BT52 JNK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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