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BT52 JUU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,994 mi
Last recorded188,994 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 188,994 miles

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT UNIT LOOSE

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

Rear BOTH REAR ARCHES HOLED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WIPER ARMS LOOSE

Fail 7 Dec 2021 188,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear TAIL LIGHT UNIT LOOSE

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR ARCHES HOLED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF REAR BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE NOT LATCHING (MIDDLE) (7.1.2 (c))

WIPER ARMS LOOSE

Pass 4 Dec 2020 182,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 182,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 285,434 miles

REAR HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING ?

Fail 5 Dec 2019 285,397 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose REAR PROP FOREMOST COUPLING BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING ?

Pass 4 Dec 2018 171,232 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 164,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 155,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 152,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 146,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 136,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 136,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 128,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,692 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 121,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 106,141 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,791 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 58,791 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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