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LD52 BVC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,957 mi
Last recorded78,957 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 BVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,957 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,272 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,456 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,070 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,288 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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LD52 BVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD52 BVC, 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 LD52 BVC registered?

LD52 BVC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is LD52 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 BVC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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