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LB52 NAO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,049 mi
Last recorded111,049 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 NAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support bracket defective but not insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,139 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,579 miles

slight weep on hub seals

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,341 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,128 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,761 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)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but no cord or wire visible.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,408 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 36,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,705 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 NAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

LB52 NAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LB52 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 NAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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