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NC52 EKY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

161,423 mi
Last recorded161,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 EKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,423 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 157,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 153,795 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 153,768 miles

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,523 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but outside any prescribed area

Oil leak engine & rear axle ()

Rear Both bump stops missing

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 151,218 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded but outside any prescribed area

Oil leak engine & rear axle ()

Rear Both bump stops missing

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

Topped up low engine oil prior to smoke test - 2.5 LITRES

Pass 9 Feb 2017 144,523 miles

Corrosion to NSF inner wing - not prescribed area

Forward body mountings corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to all areas of rear chassis

Hydraulic pipes corroded at OSF

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 144,516 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Rear anti-roll bar offside mounting corroded/split/damaged (2.4.G.1)

Body has a projection caused by damage Rear step damaged (6.1.C.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis-shaped in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis and spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis and spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to NSF inner wing - not prescribed area

Forward body mountings corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to all areas of rear chassis

Hydraulic pipes corroded at OSF

OSR tyre perished

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OSR chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,701 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

oil leak front

rear brake dust plates corroded both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,365 miles

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

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

os rear tyre start to perish

rear both backing plates deteriated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 137,358 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

os rear tyre start to perish

rear both backing plates deteriated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

bump stop missing off side rear

fuel filter rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2014 137,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 127,297 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 127,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,630 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 116,630 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,341 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 82,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,612 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 68,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,617 miles

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

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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NC52 EKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NC52 EKY, 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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NC52 EKY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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