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DN52 XRX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,182 mi
Last recorded127,182 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,182 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bump stops deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 123,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracked tread 255 55 18 109v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 113,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 104,150 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 104,150 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,022 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,022 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,533 miles

engine cover fitted Oil leak lower engine area () Coolant leak lower engine area ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,702 miles

Coolant leak lower engine area ()

Oil leak lower engine area ()

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust joints and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak lower engine area ()

Oil leak lower engine area ()

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust joints and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,144 miles

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust box joint and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2016 78,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust box joint and mounting brackets heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,735 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)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front diff leaking

rear diff leaking

Fail 30 Dec 2014 72,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front diff leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,315 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,905 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,192 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,267 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 432,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,084 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 44,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,250 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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DN52 XRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN52 XRX, 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 DN52 XRX registered?

DN52 XRX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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