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LB52 BUO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

235,742 mi
Last recorded235,742 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 235,742 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

been modified for off road

Fail 18 May 2024 235,742 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning replaced bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

been modified for off road

Pass 15 May 2023 225,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 202,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 185,666 miles

Large amount of fuel around filter at osr wheel , No leak obvious

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 167,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,600 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 159,600 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 154,522 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,523 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 142,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 142,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 137,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 120,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2008 94,240 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 94,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 80,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,782 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 BUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

LB52 BUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LB52 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 BUO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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