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KC52 ZJZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,163 mi
Last recorded132,163 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 ZJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear cross member (1.1.11 (c))

parts of the rear brake pipes not visable

Fail 22 Apr 2025 132,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear cross member (1.1.11 (c))

parts of the rear brake pipes not visable

Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint between body pipes and first flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 120,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from manifold/egr pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint between body pipes and first flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 109,061 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 109,061 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 96,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,972 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible diesel leak can not confirm

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover is torn but no dirt would be able to get in at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differntial transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,473 miles

Engine oil leak.

Rear axle oil leak.

Transfer box oil leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,281 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,253 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,079 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,407 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,988 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 ZJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZJZ, 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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KC52 ZJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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