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EJ52 TDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,149 mi
Last recorded157,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 157,149 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 152,683 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd one back corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear of chassis been heavily under sealed

ace stability been removed

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,729 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to side step is holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Retractable step is heavily corroded and holed.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 142,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NS and OS with very slight play detected. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play detected in the joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to side step is holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Retractable step is heavily corroded and holed.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,945 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

o/s/f body mount corroded but body still secure

rear step corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,019 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriating

rear step corroded

some corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f body mounting but body still secure

Fail 24 Sep 2018 127,019 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriating

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall badly perished

rear step corroded

some corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f body mounting but body still secure

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

all tyres perished outer side walls

Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,719 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 113,314 miles

Child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,437 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 100,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,221 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper blade poor/split almost to excess?

no.plate figures incorrectly spaced almost to excess? customer advised? H1 4 RLC

oil on min.

rear air bag suspension leveling valve linkage deteriated almost to excess? lower mounting split?

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,753 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 72,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,999 miles

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

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 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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