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FA52 VTZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,247 mi
Last recorded198,247 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 198,247 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 192,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 185,577 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 177,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 177,801 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 175,975 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 174,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both headlamps deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2021 174,952 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2020 167,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 167,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 159,594 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 159,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassia (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 152,632 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 152,631 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassia (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 146,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 140,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,371 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 116,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 104,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,644 miles

Near side rear hub has light misting of oil.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear nearside half shaft leaking oil near brake

steering box leaking oil

Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,755 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear nearside half shaft leaking oil near brake

steering box leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2009 70,631 miles

'boot' seat belts not checked as seats were folded away. Rear seat belts not checked as child seats fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,790 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,790 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,009 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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FA52 VTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA52 VTZ, 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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FA52 VTZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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