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EU52 UST

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 UST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 156,401 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 149,560 miles

chassis rusty

slight corrosion on inner wings

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2016 149,338 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2016 149,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak ()

chassis rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,921 miles

intermittent light on dash

wiper split on end

Fail 1 Oct 2015 143,921 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

intermittent light on dash

wiper split on end

Pass 12 Sep 2014 133,763 miles

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 120,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,351 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 112,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,359 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 101,359 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,348 miles

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

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

oil leak gearbox near parking brake drum

oil n/s of engine

Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,348 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

oil leak gearbox near parking brake drum

oil n/s of engine

Pass 1 Sep 2008 104,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 52,955 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,860 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,858 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 44,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,375 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 42,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EU52 UST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EU52 UST, 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 EU52 UST registered?

EU52 UST is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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