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PK52 VDF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,168 mi
Last recorded185,168 miles
Recorded on21 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 VDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2023 185,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 167,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 165,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering arm link ball joint play

Pass 19 Dec 2020 164,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 156,893 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 7 Dec 2017 153,706 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, inner sill/body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, inner sill/body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 153,681 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 151,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 147,826 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 147,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis scabby

Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,885 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 121,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,328 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 103,320 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,375 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 71,364 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,405 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 VDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK52 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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