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MW52 MVR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,426 mi
Last recorded142,426 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 MVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 142,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,014 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

gear oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 130,889 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)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Chassis corroded slightly

Coolant leak

Diff oil leaks

Engine oil leak

Fan belt squeal

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear exhaust flange weakened due to corrosion

Rear step corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 122,067 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 122,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,500 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,254 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 95,254 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,777 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 78,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 78,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 70,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 70,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,147 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,283 miles

engine oil leak

power steering box oil leak

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 MVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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