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MW52 KRE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,017 mi
Last recorded164,017 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 161,380 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 160,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front suspension corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear suspension corroded

side steps corroded both side

vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 26 Nov 2021 160,028 miles

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,156 miles

Front inner wings corroded (Holed)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 159,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Ride height linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front inner wings corroded (Holed)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 158,663 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 158,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 157,196 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded and insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2018 157,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis near fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Both rear brake back plates corroded and insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,728 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre worn on edges

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre just legal

Pass 11 Jul 2016 147,620 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 131,467 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 131,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 123,331 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 123,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,334 miles

Oil leak front diff.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Damage to front bumper.

Front brake disc's poor condition.

Front brake pads 2,000 miles.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 114,334 miles

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

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

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

Damage to front bumper.

Front brake disc's poor condition.

Front brake pads 2,000 miles.

Oil leak front diff.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,291 miles

Cracking in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Damage to front bumper.

Large oil leak (front diff).

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre pressure low.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Sill covers fitted.

Slight play nearside steering arm ball joint.

Slight play offside track rod end.

Surface rust offside rear brake pipe.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,334 miles

Damage to nearside front corner and bumper.

Front wiper blades poor condition.

Oil leak from gearbox-transfer box.

Oil leak front diff.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Surface rust offside rear brake pipe.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 95,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Damage to nearside front corner and bumper.

Front wiper blades poor condition.

Oil leak from gearbox-transfer box.

Oil leak front diff.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Surface rust offside rear brake pipe.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,671 miles

Lip on front brake disc's.

Oil leak front diff.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,197 miles

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

oil leak diff

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,568 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 KRE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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