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LA52 UCG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,122 mi
Last recorded89,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 84,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 84,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 83,784 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,311 miles

nearside rear axel bump stop missing

oil leak to engine above alternator leaking onto alternator

Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear axel bump stop missing

oil leak to engine above alternator leaking onto alternator

Pass 8 May 2014 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 79,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 78,916 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 71,795 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,765 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 63,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Writing on door mirror glass may cause distraction.

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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LA52 UCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

LA52 UCG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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