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BT52 OVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 85,083 miles

Both no plate lights bit dim

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,988 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom ball joint on n/ and o/s have slight play (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion near brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front added spot lamp inop

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak from water pump

Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,987 miles

Body has an unsafe modification roof rack insecure (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r brake pads worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom ball joint on n/ and o/s have slight play (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion near brake pipe bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front added spot lamp inop

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak from water pump

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,286 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no front propshaft fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no front propshaft fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,033 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,966 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,825 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,979 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 42,013 miles

Parking Brake travel close to limit

Slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 27,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 24,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 2,918 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 OVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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