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DV52 VBZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,280 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 102,218 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,198 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,143 miles

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)

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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DV52 VBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV52 VBZ, 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 DV52 VBZ registered?

DV52 VBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is DV52 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 VBZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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