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NG52 XTN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 XTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,201 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chasis areas prescribed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door strap missing

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chasis areas prescribed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door strap missing

brake res below max mark

Pass 13 Jan 2020 136,528 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 136,526 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system fouling rear arm fouling on diff (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear steering arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 129,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 119,302 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both inner arches under bonnet corroded

washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,105 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 116,105 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 112,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2014 106,633 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

rear section chassis corroded. firm to finger pressure

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,139 miles

rear section of chassis corroded

rear wiper missing

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 82,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear section of chassis corroded

rear wiper missing

Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,103 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel pump noisy

power steering pump noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pump noisy

power steering pump noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,757 miles

power steering pump slightly noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2009 46,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,122 miles

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

n/s no plate light dull

Pass 10 May 2007 28,245 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 27,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 23,621 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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NG52 XTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NG52 XTN, 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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NG52 XTN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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