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MW52 KPP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,504 mi
Last recorded207,504 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 KPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 207,504 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 207,504 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 196,668 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 196,668 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 298,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 298,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 178,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear slight oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside side steps excessively corroded on inside

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 178,043 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear slight oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside side steps excessively corroded on inside

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 173,496 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak to n/s rear hub seal

slight play in n/s front hub bearing

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 165,166 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 164,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 251,690 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 147,565 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 147,565 miles

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 135,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,498 miles

both rear seat belts not tested

center stop light not working

near side front tyre wearing close to 1.6mm

Fail 1 Sep 2009 128,498 miles

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

both rear seat belts not tested

center stop light not working

near side front tyre wearing close to 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear suspension air bags starting to perish.

nearside rear hub / drive shaft slight oil leak

slight damage to nearside front corner of bumper

Fail 2 Jul 2008 118,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear suspension air bags starting to perish.

nearside rear hub / drive shaft slight oil leak

slight damage to nearside front corner of bumper

Pass 29 Jun 2007 96,760 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 96,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 64,872 miles

front diff leaking oil

gear box leaking oil

hand brake lever high

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 KPP 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 MW52 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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