MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear above axel (1.1.11 (c))
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
bonnet leaver broken open with pliers
front brake pads low
Nearside Rear hub damp
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion chassis rails not considered excessive
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear reflector/reverse lamp missing
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers split
exhaust corroded
fluid leak n/s/r unable to fully identify at time of test
o/s headlight damaged
unable to fully check rear rear seat belts due to seats being stowed away
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers split
exhaust corroded
fluid leak n/s/r unable to fully identify at time of test
o/s headlight damaged
unable to fully check rear rear seat belts due to seats being stowed away
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s rear seat belt stem damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bodywork damaged
n/s fog light inopperative
front bodywork damaged
front tyres slightly worn
o/s front brake binding slightly
o/s seat damaged
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
front bodywork damaged
front tyres slightly worn
o/s front brake binding slightly
o/s seat damaged
Oil leak
both front wipers deteriorated
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA52 DXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 LA52 DXR, 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 LA52 DXR registered?
LA52 DXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.
Is LA52 DXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA52 DXR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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