CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC52 WCF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,876 mi
Last recorded138,876 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 WCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 138,850 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Has a fixing that has the effect of changing the appearance or legibility of one of the characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Has a fixing that has the effect of changing the appearance or legibility of one of the characters (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 138,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 138,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 136,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 130,048 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear seat belts not checked as engine in car

Fail 11 Nov 2016 130,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis cracked and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis holed aand corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis cracked and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear seat belts not checked as engine in car

Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,766 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 121,763 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,205 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,059 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,483 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,806 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC52 WCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC52 WCF?

You can check the full history of LC52 WCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC52 WCF registered?

LC52 WCF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is LC52 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 WCF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC52 WCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC52 WCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.