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JT52 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,689 mi
Last recorded162,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT52 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 162,689 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft coupling cracked and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded at rear, prior plating evident, no further holes at present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear bush has partial delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm rear forward has partial delamination (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 161,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 161,476 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 161,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

fluid suspension pipes corroded

front bumper cross member corroded

nearside rear drive shaft damp at hub area

offside front drive shaft damp at hub area

Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,699 miles

fluid suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 156,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fluid suspension pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 149,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 148,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 143,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 143,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,328 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 134,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking From the top of the engine running down (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2015 127,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condesation in nearside front headlamp

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 15 May 2015 127,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condesation in nearside front headlamp

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2014 119,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 119,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 106,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,307 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 61,300 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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JT52 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JT52 MUD, 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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JT52 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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