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MW52 KRJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 162,231 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 162,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 154,307 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,251 miles

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

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

full engine covers fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,588 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 148,588 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 246,225 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 232,851 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 228,818 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 228,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 221,524 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 221,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 211,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 211,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 186,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jan 2015 186,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,286 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front diff oil seal weeping

Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front diff oil seal weeping

Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,273 miles

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,094 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,167 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,837 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 43,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,761 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 KRJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

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

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