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MW52 KNJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

143,115 mi
Last recorded143,115 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 KNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 143,115 miles

Central Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing bolt loose on rear diff pinion ()

Gearbox mounting defective bolts missing from crossmember ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed off on inner edge on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak oil leak on engine / gearbox area ()

exhaust bkt broken on center pipe but exhaust still supported

Fail 10 May 2017 143,115 miles

Central Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing bolt loose on rear diff pinion ()

Gearbox mounting defective bolts missing from crossmember ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre scrubbed off on inner edge on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak oil leak on engine / gearbox area ()

exhaust bkt broken on center pipe but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 May 2016 134,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 134,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,651 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 123,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 111,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 111,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,657 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 110,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 108,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 103,380 miles

o/s rear discs splash plate rotton

Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear discs splash plate rotton

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,002 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 84,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 68,114 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2008 68,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,862 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 50,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,963 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 KNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

MW52 KNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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