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OE52 AKU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,132 mi
Last recorded193,132 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 AKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 193,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 192,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 191,149 miles

Nearside Front inner wing slightly corroded near abs pump

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 188,212 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 188,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 184,049 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 184,038 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust still hanging on other brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle . & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test large out of date tax disc holder ()

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

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

exhaust system very corroded and rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2020 180,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust system is very corroded and rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2019 175,113 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 173,121 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 173,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 170,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 167,484 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 165,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 165,104 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 159,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 159,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2013 154,777 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 154,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 151,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 151,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2011 144,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 144,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,751 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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OE52 AKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OE52 AKU, 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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OE52 AKU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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