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LT52 KUX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

138,670 mi
Last recorded138,670 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 138,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 136,639 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 134,509 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 129,192 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 126,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,583 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting bracket on main silencer corroded on main silencer

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split (rear steering rod) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover (rear steering rod) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes corroded x4 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipes corroded x4 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,583 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting bracket on main silencer corroded on main silencer

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split (rear steering rod) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover (rear steering rod) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess suspension pipes corroded x4 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Suspension pipes corroded x4 (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 116,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,185 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,094 miles

signs of leak rear of engine

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

signs of leak rear of engine

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 84,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,395 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 70,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyer featherd

offside rear tyer featherd

Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyer featherd

offside rear tyer featherd

Fail 24 Feb 2011 41,886 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,886 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres inner tread feathered

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,142 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 29,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,086 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 25,081 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,720 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 18,720 miles

Offside 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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LT52 KUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LT52 KUX, 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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LT52 KUX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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