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L252 MGM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,510 mi
Last recorded112,510 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 MGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 112,510 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,767 miles

power steering leak from pump area

Pass 1 Nov 2008 87,267 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s [drivers] door lock sticking

o/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2006 52,072 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f steering hub joint slightly seeping

slight oil leak from centre diff †

Fail 25 Nov 2006 52,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f (drivers side) steering hub joint has slight seepage

slight oil leak from centre diff

Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,049 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shock absorbers slight misting of oil

both rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front radius arm bush slighty dereriorated

slight movment in wiper switch

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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L252 MGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L252 MGM, 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 L252 MGM registered?

L252 MGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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