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PL52 XAB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 XAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 138,332 miles

Corrosion to all under the body and suspension components

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 137,516 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread

Ferals very rusty on flexy brake hose

N/s track rod end boot poor condition

O/s N/s chassis very rusty

Oil and water leak on engine

Fail 19 Oct 2021 137,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Both front tyres perished in tread

Ferals very rusty on flexy brake hose

N/s track rod end boot poor condition

O/s N/s chassis very rusty

Oil and water leak on engine

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,088 miles

Chassis rusty front and back

Ferrules rusty on front and rear brake hoses

N/s/f coil spring very rusty

Two transmission light flashing on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2020 136,088 miles

Chassis rusty front and back

Ferrules rusty on front and rear brake hoses

N/s/f coil spring very rusty

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

Two transmission light flashing on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2020 136,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Chassis corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear pads appear thin

Wipers poor

transmission warning lights flashing

Rear suspension uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2019 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holes in chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit of wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corrosion all over rear chassis members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holes in chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit of wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corrosion all over rear chassis members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 130,124 miles

Both front lower ball joints boots poor condition

Ferrell on all brake hoses very rusty

Metal brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Rear door step very rusty

both front anti roll bar link lower boot poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower ball joints boots poor condition

Ferrell on all brake hoses very rusty

Metal brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Rear door step very rusty

both front anti roll bar link lower boot poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,324 miles

Both front lower ball joint boots split

Oil leak on engine o/s

Play in both track rod ends

Fail 26 Sep 2017 125,323 miles

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

Both front lower ball joint boots split

Oil leak on engine o/s

Play in both track rod ends

Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,830 miles

Brake hoses deteriorated

Chassis corroded towards rear on both sides

Fuel filter damp

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in all steering trackrod ends and drag link ends

Slight play in front lower balljoints

Fail 22 Sep 2016 120,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight play in front lower balljoints

Brake hoses deteriorated

Chassis corroded towards rear on both sides

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in all steering trackrod ends and drag link ends

Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,425 miles

Front ball joint boots deteriorated

Nearside front tyre perished, nail in tyre

Play in offside front trackrod end

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,655 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 112,655 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 112,253 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,740 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,856 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 95,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,684 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,788 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 XAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 PL52 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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