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LA52 UXM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,595 mi
Last recorded156,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 156,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 156,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm size = 255/55-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 150,272 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 28 Sep 2015 150,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Sep 2014 143,785 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 143,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2013 136,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 133,426 miles

Nearside + offside mirrors loose

Service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake effiiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 133,426 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside + offside mirrors loose

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 123,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 123,634 miles

Centre Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 117,671 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 99,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 68,629 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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LA52 UXM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXM, 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

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What year was LA52 UXM registered?

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

Is LA52 UXM safe to buy?

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