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BT52 OWG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,392 mi
Last recorded97,392 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 97,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 93,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,752 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 90,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,321 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 88,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,174 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,306 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 82,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,266 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,025 miles

brake pipes corroding

front shock rubbers wearing

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,623 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 43,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,176 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 31,176 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,063 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 22,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,090 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 3,594 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

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 OWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

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

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