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PK52 PZD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,857 mi
Last recorded169,857 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 PZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 169,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2025 161,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 152,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 143,794 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 135,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 125,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 115,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,115 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 104,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,059 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 100,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,460 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,524 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,833 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 67,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,165 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,267 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,499 miles

nearside front wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,839 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 51,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,690 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 42,690 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advise osf lower shock bush perishing

both front wipers splitting at ends

nsr no plate lamp light is very dim and lens dirty

nsf tyre severly deflated

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,619 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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PK52 PZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK52 PZD, 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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PK52 PZD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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