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CA52 KLS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,410 mi
Last recorded186,410 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 KLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 186,410 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 180,959 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 180,959 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 178,312 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 178,312 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 170,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 164,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top & bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 156,178 miles

ace suspension pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

surface corrosion chassis

Fail 18 Feb 2021 156,176 miles

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

ace suspension pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches corroded

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 18 Feb 2020 154,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 154,823 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member near antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bracket corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,747 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,239 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 137,231 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,595 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 130,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner bay (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner bay (6.1.A.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear axle watts linkage (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,860 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 116,445 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,855 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,251 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,425 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 91,537 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,366 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,133 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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CA52 KLS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA52 KLS, 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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CA52 KLS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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