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EK52 VGE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,426 mi
Last recorded157,426 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 VGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 157,426 miles

surface corrosion on chassis towards rear

Fail 7 Jul 2021 157,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

surface corrosion on chassis towards rear

Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

[o/s n/s front door step brackets corroded]

[o/s/r torsion arm bush worn]

Fail 6 Feb 2020 151,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

[o/s n/s front door step brackets corroded]

[o/s/r torsion arm bush worn]

Pass 25 Jan 2019 145,377 miles

All suspension bushes perished, no excess play

Exhaust system rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 145,375 miles

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

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

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

All suspension bushes perished, no excess play

Exhaust system rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 138,843 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion very rusty close to excess (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,170 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 132,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 127,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s rear bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 125,053 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Exhaust and brakets rusty

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

Horn button spring broken, horn sensitive

N/S/F and N/S/R door handles stiff but secure properly

N/S/R bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 125,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

All tyres starting to perish

Exhaust and brakets rusty

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

Horn button spring broken, horn sensitive

N/S/F and N/S/R door handles stiff but secure properly

N/S/R bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 123,109 miles

Oil leak

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

rear suspension low

Fail 18 Jan 2013 123,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

rear suspension low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 120,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise damage to paintwork

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Dec 2009 99,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 99,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,191 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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EK52 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK52 VGE, 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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EK52 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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