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DA52 DAF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,603 mi
Last recorded137,603 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 137,603 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 134,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 130,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 130,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to bulb not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 127,207 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front dust covers cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel filter has a misting of fluid.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front dust covers cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel filter has a misting of fluid.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,649 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front out ridger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front out ridger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front steering bar off drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis legs starting to corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,598 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,960 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 110,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,095 miles

Oil leak engine & gearbox

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,294 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 86,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/f and o/s/r bump missing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,664 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,288 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre brake light inoperative

front wiper blades split

rear brake pipe has been greased

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,288 miles

centre brake light inoperative

front wiper blades split

rear brake pipe has been greased

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,594 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,543 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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DA52 DAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DA52 DAF, 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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DA52 DAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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