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OW52 XAH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3945cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 XAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,945cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 114,198 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 114,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil light on

Fail 27 Feb 2025 109,444 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil light on

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,492 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 102,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading is too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps have LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are worn close to the minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

oil pressure warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front steering damper slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective adjuster mounts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 95,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front steering damper slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective adjuster mounts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,198 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air-freshener ()

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,006 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,764 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 XAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 OW52 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

OW52 XAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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