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EN52 JFG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,840 mi
Last recorded182,840 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 JFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 182,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 182,840 miles

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))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 173,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 169,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 169,306 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 163,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper balljoint slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2020 163,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper balljoint slight play

Pass 3 May 2019 151,950 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle to rear off chassis corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 142,871 miles

Front oil leak around engine bad

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 142,764 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front oil leak around engine bad

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,347 miles

Front Oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Apr 2016 125,419 miles

oil leak around engine

Fail 21 Apr 2015 116,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,949 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,894 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 107,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,269 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,572 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,588 miles

Fuel System Slight Leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,588 miles

Fuel System Slight Leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,564 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,187 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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EN52 JFG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EN52 JFG, 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 EN52 JFG registered?

EN52 JFG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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