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CX52 HJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,180 mi
Last recorded128,180 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 HJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,180 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 126,876 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 126,414 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 126,196 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 126,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,130 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 126,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,612 miles

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded

rear axle hub seals have a light misting of oil

Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,854 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,751 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,903 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 117,903 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 108,152 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 108,149 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,109 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,950 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 44,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,895 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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CX52 HJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 CX52 HJY, 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 CX52 HJY registered?

CX52 HJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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