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MM52 CUY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,152 mi
Last recorded140,152 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 CUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,152 miles

Adv oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has heavy corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has excessive corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear chassis is very corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 139,987 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking leaking at top engine near rear of cylinder head (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter assembly (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Adv oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has heavy corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg has excessive corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear chassis is very corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 132,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bump stops missing

centre stop light not working

front bumper brace corroded and holed

nearside rear fog light not working

offside rear mud flap bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,639 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bump stops missing

centre stop light not working

front bumper brace corroded and holed

nearside rear fog light not working

offside rear mud flap bracket corroded and insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,471 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 124,471 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,246 miles

Both front Suspension Turrets Corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Discs Worn.

Both Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded And Holed.

Both front Suspension Turrets Corroded.

Front Pads Becoming Low

Fail 15 Nov 2012 114,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 114,641 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,314 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Out Side Edges.

Both Sides Front Suspension Turrets Corroding.

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 100,314 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Out Side Edges.

Both Rear Discs Corroded.

Both Sides Front Suspension Turrets Corroding.

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 92,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,978 miles

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

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 73,978 miles

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

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

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,268 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,634 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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MM52 CUY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MM52 CUY, 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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MM52 CUY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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