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LB52 BUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,900 mi
Last recorded125,900 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,900 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,697 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 120,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 112,315 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres low on shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 93,610 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,132 miles

Indicator stalk loose at time of test but functional

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,357 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,801 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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LB52 BUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LB52 BUE, 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 LB52 BUE registered?

LB52 BUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LB52 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 BUE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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