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LB52 JBU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 JBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,935 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,715 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,609 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 87,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 87,662 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 79,186 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 79,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 May 2009 66,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 66,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,323 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 JBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LB52 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

LB52 JBU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is LB52 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 JBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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