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EJ52 NJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,355 mi
Last recorded166,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 166,355 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 164,580 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf track rod end ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 164,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed next to upper shocker bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed next to upper shocker bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf track rod end ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 162,480 miles

Both front inner wings corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS Pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber fastening loose

Offside Front Suspension spring seated incorrectly

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Various oil leaks

Fail 30 Jan 2024 162,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front inner wings corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS Pump mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber fastening loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring seated incorrectly

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,645 miles

various oil leaks

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Fail 19 Jan 2023 157,639 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded and holed

underside of vehicle has corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2022 153,851 miles

Nearside Front Axle leaking oil

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 153,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle leaking oil

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 150,193 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak from n/s/f hub area

rear chassis been repaired

Pass 17 Jul 2019 147,666 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hud (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hud area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear chassis repaired

engine noises

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 147,666 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hud (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hud area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear chassis repaired

engine noises

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 144,206 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 144,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 140,276 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 140,269 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 136,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 127,564 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 127,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,119 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 119,058 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,345 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE PADLE SPONGY CHECKED HAND BRAKE DECOMETER

Fail 2 Jul 2011 109,340 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

at rear n/plate light gear box tonoisy

Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,867 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 96,619 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 90,145 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 90,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 89,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,544 miles

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

very slight weep from fuel filter switch

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 NJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJY, 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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EJ52 NJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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