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BT52 OVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,607 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,523 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 84,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 84,015 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 84,015 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,969 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,280 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,299 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,947 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 47,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 21,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 12,170 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 OVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol 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 OVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 OVX registered?

BT52 OVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is BT52 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OVX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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