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KC52 UJP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,327 mi
Last recorded131,327 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 UJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 131,327 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 131,327 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,929 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,829 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,234 miles

Underside rusty and Chassis corroded in places

Fail 12 Nov 2021 103,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside rusty and Chassis corroded in places

Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,848 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,716 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 81,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,808 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,910 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,865 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,865 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 40,992 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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KC52 UJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KC52 UJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC52 UJP registered?

KC52 UJP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is KC52 UJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 UJP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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