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FV52 OAA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

236,413 mi
Last recorded236,413 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 236,413 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing/ bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis around spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis forward of rear spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside central/forward chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both body mounts at front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis ends at rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 227,648 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both mounts at front of sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 227,648 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central to rear area of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both mounts at front of sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 220,815 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyres worn uneven

Fail 31 May 2022 220,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2021 214,091 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 205,533 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 205,510 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arms support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 196,329 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 196,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 182,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 182,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 175,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 175,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 166,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 149,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 142,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 142,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 142,202 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 141,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 141,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2010 140,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 140,539 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 133,832 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment

Hi level stop lamp not working

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

Slight play in O/S/F swivel ball joints

Fail 23 Feb 2009 133,832 miles

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

Hand brake requires adjustment

Hi level stop lamp not working

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

Slight play in O/S/F swivel ball joints

Pass 28 Feb 2008 126,776 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 126,774 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 116,805 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 96,549 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 OAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FV52 OAA, 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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FV52 OAA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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