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FD52 HAE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

155,310 mi
Last recorded155,310 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,310 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded to excess. rear chassis holed where it joins to rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 148,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember under radiator badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and off side rear chassis ends holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 148,663 miles

Offside Rear Body panel insecure wing panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn watts linkage rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember under radiator badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and off side rear chassis ends holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 143,179 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 143,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 140,444 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 140,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,822 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 124,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chassis at rear corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 124,903 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chassis at rear corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,732 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Feb 2016 118,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

reardiscs corroding inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 110,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 158,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 158,659 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,178 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,178 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 70,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,960 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 56,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

clutch pedal 'spongy', air in system ?

nearside wiper arm 'stiff' requires lubrication to pivot

rear wiper blade missing

suspect bolts not fully secured on 1, gearbox crossmember 2, tow bar (marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,412 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

clutch pedal 'spongy', air in system ?

nearside wiper arm 'stiff' requires lubrication to pivot

rear wiper blade missing

suspect bolts not fully secured on 1, gearbox crossmember 2, tow bar (marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,605 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 35,800 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,800 miles

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

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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FD52 HAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FD52 HAE, 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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FD52 HAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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