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LC52 TPY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,075 mi
Last recorded123,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 TPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 123,075 miles

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust tail pipe broken away

signs oil leak nsr wheel area minor

Fail 6 Jan 2026 123,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar support bar track ends play and rubber boots split nsf and osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust tail pipe broken away

signs oil leak nsr wheel area minor

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,063 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,328 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 116,294 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear door and wheel arch damage

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,405 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 110,402 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,326 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,323 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,950 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre perished aswell ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,658 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 75,620 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 72,860 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,860 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,052 miles

Brake fluid level low

Engine coolant level low

Front discs worn thin

Oil leak

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

Power steering fluid level low

Rear discs worn heavly

Fail 19 Sep 2008 69,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Engine coolant level low

Front discs worn thin

Low pressure in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Power steering fluid level low

Rear discs worn heavly

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 42,336 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,953 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LC52 TPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 LC52 TPY, 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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LC52 TPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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