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EJ52 ODX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,542 mi
Last recorded146,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 ODX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 146,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 146,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 228,366 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 132,562 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 132,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,336 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front damper as slight oil leak

rear foot plate is corroded and in down posssition

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,439 miles

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

corrosion on chassis

Fail 6 Nov 2014 83,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,327 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,107 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,451 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 60,449 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,787 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,784 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,399 miles

1. steering u/j very dry - recommend grease up 2. oil leak starting 3. exhaust supports rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,491 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 ODX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ52 ODX, 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 ODX registered?

EJ52 ODX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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