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FV52 JZC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,060 mi
Last recorded130,060 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 JZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 130,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,861 miles

Active front suspension pipes corroded.

Active rear suspension pipes corroded

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,820 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge close to limit.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge close to limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,681 miles

Fuel lines corroded.

Oil leaks

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 96,809 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexis corroded.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,891 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)

sills coverd

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,900 miles

rear brake pads visually look to be getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,535 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,287 miles

Advise front and rear diff seals leaking slighly

Advise nearside wiperblade just spliting

Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,081 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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FV52 JZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FV52 JZC, 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 FV52 JZC registered?

FV52 JZC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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