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BT52 UVE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 123,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake warning light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 117,983 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,744 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 115,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jul 2022 115,717 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wings nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure nearside and offside will not latch into open position (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear will not latch (7.1.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output also condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been extensively welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake warning light illumunated

chassis has been repaired and undersealed throughout underside of vehicle

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,346 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

repaired and heavily under sealed through out under side of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2021 111,336 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis

vehicle been repaired and under sealed

Pass 29 May 2020 110,477 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has been repaired and under sealed

vehicle has corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 May 2019 109,035 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle chassis corrodded

Repaired areas on chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2019 109,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed near airbag suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed near tow bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle chassis corrodded

Repaired areas on chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion throughout also previous repairs undersealed not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fuel lines corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 103,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind and in front of air bag (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion throughout also previous repairs undersealed not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fuel lines corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

chassis as corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2016 100,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

as hole o/s rear chassis not within 300 of prescribed area

chassis as corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,350 miles

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,683 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear chassis but not excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,015 miles

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

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

corrosion chassis and crossmembers

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,530 miles

Both front tyres 4mm

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 38,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,837 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 UVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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