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OW52 BNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,902 mi
Last recorded130,902 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 BNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 130,902 miles

advise chaise swollen slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2022 130,902 miles

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

advise chaise swollen slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2021 125,541 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 125,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,441 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 119,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 107,326 miles

advise crossion throw car

Fail 8 Sep 2018 107,326 miles

advise crossion throw car

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,237 miles

eye level brake light not working

eye level brake light not working

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,486 miles

rec paint chasie

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,068 miles

crossion chasie all pipes heavley under sealed

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,489 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,661 miles

light crossion floor pan

Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

light crossion floor pan

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,110 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,110 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 65,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,168 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,733 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

O/S REAR MUD FLAP DAMAGED

O/S REAR NO PLATE LIGHT DIM

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,731 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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OW52 BNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 OW52 BNY, 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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What year was OW52 BNY registered?

OW52 BNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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