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LR52 CAL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,482 mi
Last recorded186,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 CAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 186,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 185,388 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 179,452 miles

under body and chassis and suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 173,077 miles

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

Chassis corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 173,077 miles

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

Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 171,900 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 164,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 164,841 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, near front arb mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 162,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 162,552 miles

Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure RUBBING AGAINST PROPSHAFT (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 158,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 150,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 145,315 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 138,088 miles

corrosion in rear step

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 129,454 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 129,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,573 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 120,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 113,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 113,113 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 59,289 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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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LR52 CAL 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 73.1%.

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 LR52 CAL, 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 LR52 CAL registered?

LR52 CAL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is LR52 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 CAL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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