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LB52 XBG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

124,593 mi
Last recorded124,593 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 124,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 123,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 123,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 122,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 115,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 105,632 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,418 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,415 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,046 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,934 miles

both fronts tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,530 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,412 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

rear number plate letters incorrect

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,459 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 26,455 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,825 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 XBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

LB52 XBG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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