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KD52 AUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

209,445 mi
Last recorded209,445 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 AUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 209,445 miles

Front bumper has damage but unlikely to cause injury

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

Rear bumper has damage but unlikely to cause injury

Pass 3 Apr 2025 196,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 183,652 miles

Front hub seals leaking

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 177,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 177,218 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail, 30cm of towbar mounting as well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 173,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear ride height sensor mounting bracket detached from chassis rail (corroded)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 173,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear ride height sensor mounting bracket detached from chassis rail (corroded)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 170,771 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 170,768 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 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 Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,540 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2019 163,539 miles

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

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

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

Towbar attachment insecure bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment pitman arm track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Feb 2018 159,549 miles

1/2 Horn button not working

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats removed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 159,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1/2 Horn button not working

Body has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats removed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,823 miles

ALL steering balljoints have play!!!!

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,641 miles

all rear seats folded down at time of test

both offside front steering arm ball joints, slight play

front prop,rear U/J worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,411 miles

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

front propshaft centre joint slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 134,606 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 126,855 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded above chassis n/s

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 2 May 2013 126,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded above chassis n/s

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,992 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 64,537 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 64,537 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 64,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,162 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,226 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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KD52 AUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 KD52 AUE, 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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KD52 AUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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