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CX52 XFB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,363 mi
Last recorded103,363 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 103,363 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,619 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides please keep ball joints checked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s steps corroded but not likely to fall off

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,178 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded above chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,855 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 95,854 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated at bottom (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 94,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,623 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 90,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside step bracket corroded/fractured

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall worn

Offside Rear drive shaft outer seal leaking

Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,825 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,825 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,278 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 69,553 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,148 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,023 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,003 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 48,003 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,928 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 XFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

CX52 XFB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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