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BT52 OWD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,307 mi
Last recorded89,307 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 89,307 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 89,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,542 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,309 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,201 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,166 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,260 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 71,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,090 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,644 miles

O/S/R chassis slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,013 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust CATS x2 heat sheilds loose

N/S/R tyre perrishing slightly on outer sidewall

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

O/S/F suspension turret slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,064 miles

drivers seat runners worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,064 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

drivers seat runners worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,041 miles

rear exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,645 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 33,028 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 33,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 27,229 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 OWD 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 84%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

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

Is BT52 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OWD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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