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CX52 NTE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 NTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,540 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Electrical wiring insecure tow bar scocket lose (1.9.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle no access to rear seats (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,193 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 116,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jan 2014 110,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,565 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,565 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,894 miles

n.s & o.s front lower shock bushes breaking from bonding

slight play / lift in n.s drag link joint

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n.s & o.s front lower shock bushes breaking from bonding

slight play / lift in n.s drag link joint

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,613 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 64,613 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,280 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,448 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 NTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NTE, 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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CX52 NTE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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