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BT52 UVJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,574 mi
Last recorded82,574 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under body / chassis corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 82,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under body / chassis corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,080 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to flex (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 74,808 miles

Chassis Undersealed

Tyre's Slightly Perished

Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,613 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 55,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,988 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,233 miles

both rear stabiliser sensor links broken

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,768 miles

EML

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,039 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,649 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,314 miles

both front shock absorbers bottom bush started de-bonding

n/s/r number plate light dim

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to pipes runs between chassis and body

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 26,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,671 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 UVJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 UVJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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