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CP52 OBW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

152,794 mi
Last recorded152,794 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 152,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 149,934 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 149,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,411 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 145,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,600 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 140,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wings both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear chassis both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,115 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output have become opaque due to uv and heat damage (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 137,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output have become opaque due to uv and heat damage (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 133,640 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 129,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 129,680 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 126,116 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near side middle and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,698 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 121,694 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,607 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 117,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,495 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,997 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,997 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,837 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 82,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,727 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 76,727 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,615 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 70,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,625 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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CP52 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 CP52 OBW, 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 CP52 OBW registered?

CP52 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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