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CX52 LVT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 LVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 118,507 miles

N/S & O/S Chassis rails heavily corroded

Rear axle bump stops missing

Rear back plates corroded

Underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,798 miles

Chassis heavily corroded & under body covered with underseal

Rear brake back plates corroded

o/s n/s rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 31 May 2024 117,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Chassis heavily corroded & under body covered with underseal

Rear brake back plates corroded

o/s n/s rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 22 May 2023 115,673 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 115,673 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 114,228 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 114,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 111,112 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,726 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,992 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 106,991 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,450 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,911 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,462 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,082 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,992 miles

exhaust mountings corroding

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades torn

n/s and o/s/r chassis sections corroding around tow bar mounting areas

slight movement pressent in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,986 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust mountings corroding

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades torn

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s/r chassis sections corroding around tow bar mounting areas

slight movement pressent in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses showing corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 60,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 52,916 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,344 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 31,798 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 LVT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CX52 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

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

Is CX52 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 LVT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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