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HD52 CUG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,774 mi
Last recorded171,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 CUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 171,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear step corroded (unsafe)

Pass 29 Jun 2018 164,921 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front radiator bar mount corroded badly

offside rear chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2017 158,294 miles

osr chassis and front x member corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 158,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

osr chassis and front x member corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 152,085 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion bumper front panel brace corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded in 2 places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 145,773 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 145,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 141,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 141,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,219 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 1 Jul 2013 135,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front tyre tread worn very close to legal minimum

Pass 14 Jun 2011 117,539 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 117,429 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 107,066 miles

slight play both ns front swivels , os rear tye goin badly mishaped on inner edge , unable to see inner brake pads clearly

stone chip zone a front screen , os front seat base cushion loose , both sides rear seat belts not fully checked as seats folded , both sides front road springs rusty

Fail 14 May 2010 107,024 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play both ns front swivels , os rear tye goin badly mishaped on inner edge , unable to see inner brake pads clearly

stone chip zone a front screen , os front seat base cushion loose , both sides rear seat belts not fully checked as seats folded , both sides front road springs rusty

Pass 20 May 2009 96,074 miles

chips w/screen, oil leaks eng./g/box.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 77,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre low on tread

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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HD52 CUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HD52 CUG, 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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HD52 CUG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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