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OE52 HKL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,792 mi
Last recorded181,792 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 HKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 181,792 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp no visible leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Apr 2026 181,791 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank damp no visible leak

Pass 17 Mar 2025 178,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 174,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 170,149 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 170,148 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 165,356 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 165,318 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross valance holed / corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated 2 nd U jay (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,300 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 156,422 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 156,399 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced earthing fault,also dully lit indicator (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,667 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,744 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,602 miles

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

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

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

oil leak......

Fail 16 Nov 2015 119,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak......

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,791 miles

3rd row seats in stowed position preventing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

3rd row seats in stowed position preventing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hub seal appears to be leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 92,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,102 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,102 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,592 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 67,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,973 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,512 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 50,502 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,090 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 44,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,649 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,474 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 HKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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