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MW52 DMY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,631 mi
Last recorded124,631 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 DMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,631 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component insecure step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component insecure step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not located in spring seat (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,636 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,588 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,618 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,566 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 49,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 44,334 miles

slight leak from o/s/r half shaft seal

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link (drop link)

Pass 16 May 2011 40,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,426 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 19,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,435 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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MW52 DMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW52 DMY, 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 MW52 DMY registered?

MW52 DMY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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