CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA52 DZB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 4556cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,866 mi
Last recorded169,866 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 DZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 169,866 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 169,284 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 169,284 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 168,082 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 167,064 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 163,012 miles

oil leak from O/S/R hub seal

Fail 15 Sep 2015 163,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from O/S/R hub seal

Pass 2 Oct 2014 153,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 141,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 129,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,859 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 80,542 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,468 miles

nearside rear tyre near legal wear limit

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,766 miles

chip in windscreen

flat spots on rear tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

flat spots on rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,473 miles

crack in nearside windscreen

slight damage to nearside rear road rim

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,599 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LA52 DZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA52 DZB?

You can check the full history of LA52 DZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA52 DZB registered?

LA52 DZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is LA52 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 DZB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA52 DZB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA52 DZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.