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KR52 POF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

202,952 mi
Last recorded202,952 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 POF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 202,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff/prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts link, all 3x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened overall corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 202,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff/prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts link, all 3x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened overall corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 197,370 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel at engine and rear filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 191,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 187,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 184,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 181,321 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 178,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 173,801 miles

Front front bumper has damage

Rear prop shaft bolt loose

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 169,190 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Fail 9 Nov 2016 169,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 11 Nov 2015 155,415 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Dec 2014 142,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt loose on undertray surport

Fail 4 Dec 2013 129,904 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,904 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,479 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 117,203 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,923 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,130 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 56,154 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 56,144 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,456 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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KR52 POF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 KR52 POF, 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 KR52 POF registered?

KR52 POF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 February 2003.

Is KR52 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 POF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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