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HG52 WXB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 WXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,644 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,574 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 99,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,601 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,946 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2016 90,846 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

off side front wheel bearing noisy

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,550 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front shock absorber top turrets rusty

slight coolent leak

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 69,756 miles

Both front shock turrets starting to corrode

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R upper lamp has water ingress

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear discs are corroded and pitted

Slight engine oil leak

Small chips in windscreen

Steering box damp around lower output seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,756 miles

Both front shock turrets starting to corrode

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R upper lamp has water ingress

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear discs are corroded and pitted

Slight engine oil leak

Small chips in windscreen

Steering box damp around lower output seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust note sounds throaty

rear axle upper bump stops are missing [both sides]

rear service brake discs are in poor condition [both sides]

slight play in steering

steering box out-put shaft seal appears damp?

vehicle presented with nearside rear rumble seat missing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,299 miles

brake judder offside rear

exhaust smoke erratic but passable

nearside rear rumble seat removed

offside front shock absorber bush debonded, nearside front shocker bush weak

play in power steering box, area around steering box looks wet with oil?

Fail 2 Nov 2010 63,299 miles

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

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

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

brake judder offside rear

exhaust smoke erratic but passable

nearside rear rumble seat removed

offside front shock absorber bush debonded, nearside front shocker bush weak

play in power steering box, area around steering box looks wet with oil?

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play nearside front drag link ball joint

steering box output seal area is slightly damp

Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

steering box output seal area is slightly damp

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,659 miles

2 nails in nearside front tire

area around fuel regulator seems a bit damp??

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,326 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 26,133 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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HG52 WXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG52 WXB, 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 HG52 WXB registered?

HG52 WXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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