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MC52 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

161,600 mi
Last recorded161,600 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,600 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 161,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 159,685 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 159,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,005 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 155,963 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 150,720 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 150,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 139,703 miles

ACE system has hydraulics removed

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting to front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 139,702 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis bottom around front radius arm mount area behind front axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting bracket to front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis bottom (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting to front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

active suspension system pump removed and system no longer working

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,143 miles

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

excessive corrosion to exterior steps

excessive corrosion to front lower bumper trim

surface corrosion to chassis

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,151 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,151 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,872 miles

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

offside rear brake backplate coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 63,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 50,596 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,136 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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MC52 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MC52 MUD, 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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MC52 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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