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BT52 XNB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,836 mi
Last recorded156,836 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 156,836 miles

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

abs light intermittent but ok as tested.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 156,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 153,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 153,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 147,981 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened offside front fluid suspension pipes (2.4.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end slightly misaligned nearside and offside track rod end ball joints (2.2.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and cross-member (6.6.6)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2015 147,966 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned nearside and offside drag link ball joints (2.2.C.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened rear fluid suspension pipes (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. offside rear and nearside rear seat (6.2.A.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened offside front fluid suspension pipes (2.4.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end slightly misaligned nearside and offside track rod end ball joints (2.2.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and cross-member (6.6.6)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,671 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)

gearbox fault lights on and box is in limp mode

Fail 9 Mar 2015 146,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

gearbox fault lights on and box is in limp mode

Pass 11 Feb 2014 141,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake back plate has corroded away

o/s/r brake back plate is corroded

o/s/r light unit is third full of water

o/s/r wing support panel corroded away and likely to fall off

Fail 11 Feb 2014 141,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake back plate has corroded away

o/s/r brake back plate is corroded

o/s/r wing support panel corroded away and likely to fall off

Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in o/s track control arm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,063 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 121,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 104,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

offside front position lamp slightly impaired

offside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

offside rear tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,346 miles

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2009 93,324 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2008 80,298 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,099 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,535 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 XNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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