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PL52 UCY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,503 mi
Last recorded132,503 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,503 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 118,231 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 112,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 104,934 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

full underbody sealed

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2020 104,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nsr inner sill has two holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted

both rear fog lamps insecure

full underbody sealed

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,096 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear fog lamp insecure both rears. Near side lamp discoloured (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 99,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS pump to rear flexi on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ABS pump to rear flexi on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear fog lamp insecure both rears. Near side lamp discoloured (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 92,361 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 92,361 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 79,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

fuel filter slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,103 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,103 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 51,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,908 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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PL52 UCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PL52 UCY, 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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PL52 UCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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