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BT52 OVZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,679 mi
Last recorded65,679 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 65,679 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished on inner side wall

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2025 54,769 miles

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2025 54,766 miles

Offside Lower Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Chassis leg corroded

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,353 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,768 miles

1)coolant leak from throttle body 2)lower swivel dust gaiters perished

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 50,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,088 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,087 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 39,048 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 33,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,247 miles

Near side front tyre has crackes around inner side wall

Near side rear tyre has crackes around inner side wall

Off side rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

Slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 9 Jan 2006 7,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 OVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

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