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DF52 JOS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,389 mi
Last recorded154,389 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 JOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 154,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 151,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 144,780 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks-front of engine/rocker

Fail 9 Feb 2021 144,780 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken--fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks-front of engine/rocker

Pass 3 Oct 2019 141,443 miles

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

whats leakage uper bush slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,441 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

whats leakage uper bush slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2018 132,712 miles

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,581 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,146 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 82,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 82,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,241 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 73,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,598 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,598 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 39,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

offside front tyre has screew in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 31,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,272 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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DF52 JOS 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 64.3%.

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 DF52 JOS, 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 DF52 JOS registered?

DF52 JOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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