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EJ52 MVK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

232,077 mi
Last recorded232,077 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 232,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 219,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 209,813 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 209,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 204,169 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to split.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 196,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disks slight wear

front pads getting low

steering arm damp

Pass 1 May 2012 181,620 miles

all tyres getting low

exhaust corroding

rear center brake light dont work

tested in wet

Fail 1 May 2012 181,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres getting low

exhaust corroding

rear center brake light dont work

tested in wet

Pass 6 May 2011 165,906 miles

bodywork damage

exhaust corroding in places

front + rear discs corroding

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 6 May 2011 165,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bodywork damage

exhaust corroding in places

front + rear discs corroding

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 29 Apr 2010 147,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres feathered

exhaust corrosion front to back

front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r lower light lens cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 147,067 miles

both front tyres feathered

exhaust corrosion front to back

front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/r lower light lens cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2009 125,425 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 104,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs getting thin

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 104,946 miles

front discs getting thin

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Back row rear seats not in testable position

Nearside front shock slight leak

Nearside front tyre mishapen on inner edge & on limit

Offside front tyre mishapen on inner edge

Oil leak

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,968 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly mishapen

o/s/r tyre slightly mishapen & on 1.6mm

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,395 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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EJ52 MVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ52 MVK, 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 EJ52 MVK registered?

EJ52 MVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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