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MW52 DNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

165,603 mi
Last recorded165,603 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 165,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2026 165,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 141,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 125,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 125,080 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play no. one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,579 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm bar front facing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,509 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,183 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,183 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,718 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished And NSF Has Nails Unrepairable

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,372 miles

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyre sidewalls/treads cracking

both front tyres and offside rear tyres worn close to limits

headlamp aims lower limits

nearside wiper blade splitting

recom replacement tyres

sill and upper engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,976 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyre sidewalls/treads cracking

both front tyres and offside rear tyres worn close to limits

headlamp aims lower limits

nearside wiper blade splitting

recom replacement tyres

sill and upper engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Feb 2012 42,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,982 miles

headlamp aims on lower limits

o/s front tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

partial sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

poor pattern n/s headlamp aim

slight irregular wear/feel at o/s rear tyre

slight scoring at brake discs o/s front and o/s rear

slight tyre cracking at o/s front, n/s front and o/s rear

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,764 miles

both front tyres slighty perished

fuel filter slighty damp

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

headlamp aim on lower limits

slight sidewall cracking o/s front and o/s rear tyres

Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,314 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

headlamp aim on lower limits

n/s headlamp pattern poor (not severe)

slight sidewall cracking o/s front and o/s rear tyres

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,314 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,919 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 DNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 MW52 DNJ, 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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MW52 DNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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