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EJ52 NHU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,193 mi
Last recorded138,193 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,339 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 123,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 116,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 108,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,364 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,689 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,630 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,781 miles

o/s/f orange marker light working

rear tyres getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2008 58,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f orange marker light working

rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,283 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 NHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NHU, 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 EJ52 NHU registered?

EJ52 NHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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