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DS52 DRZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 98,902 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2024

under body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2023 98,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 97,666 miles

Rear chassis corroded not holed

Pass 18 May 2021 96,436 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 93,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,627 miles

advise various oil leaks on vehicle

Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise various oil leaks on vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,202 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 83,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,972 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,563 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,507 miles

advise o/s/r hub axle seal has a slight leak .

advise steering box has a slight fluid leak.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,833 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,301 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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DS52 DRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DS52 DRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS52 DRZ registered?

DS52 DRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is DS52 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 DRZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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