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BT52 JPX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,055 mi
Last recorded157,055 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 157,055 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 157,055 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 150,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 149,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 144,444 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,098 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 139,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 132,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 123,304 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear active corning ram is damp

Rear exhaust flange is heavily corroded

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,304 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear active corning ram is damp

Rear exhaust flange is heavily corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 118,674 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Transfer box oil leak

o/s/f tyres has a nail in the tread

Fail 5 Jul 2014 118,674 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Transfer box oil leak

o/s/f tyres has a nail in the tread

Fail 26 Jun 2013 114,151 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Damp with oil around fuel pressure regulator, offside rear of the engine

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Transfer box oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,151 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Damp with oil around fuel pressure regulator, offside rear of the engine

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Transfer box oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 109,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,744 miles

advise number plate lights slightly dim

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,494 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,114 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 65,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r marker light inop

power steering fluid low

Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,588 miles

advise crack in n/s/r light unit no white light showing at time of test

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 JPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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