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EN52 JFJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

192,452 mi
Last recorded192,452 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 JFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 192,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 189,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 186,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 186,313 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 182,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 182,869 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 178,284 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides weak (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 178,284 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 172,842 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 166,906 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing age related minor cracks to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 161,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 156,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,160 miles

brake pipes have areas corroded,front/rear

corrosion on o/s & n/s inner wing areas

Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,653 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 139,330 miles

exhaust is corroded but not blowing

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 139,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust is corroded but not blowing

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,698 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,517 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,132 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad oil leaks from engine + gearbox + offside front axle

Fail 23 Apr 2009 87,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bad oil leaks from engine + gearbox + offside front axle

Pass 1 May 2008 77,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,673 miles

slight leak off side front hub

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 JFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 EN52 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN52 JFJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for EN52 JFJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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