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MT52 HNL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 HNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 132,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 126,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 120,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,510 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,500 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,061 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,012 miles

Advise general chasis rust

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,555 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2011 65,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 56,224 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 56,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,435 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,325 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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MT52 HNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MT52 HNL, 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 MT52 HNL registered?

MT52 HNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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