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LB52 MZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,452 mi
Last recorded135,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 135,452 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 135,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .969 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.5 (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,442 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2015 126,859 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 126,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 110,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,495 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,685 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 86,222 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,905 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,104 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 59,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,931 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 MZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol 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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

LB52 MZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LB52 MZZ 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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