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PX52 VHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,678 mi
Last recorded82,678 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,678 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Swivel ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 82,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,039 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play on rear link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,595 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 74,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,548 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 65,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,761 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,765 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,010 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,007 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,363 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 21,363 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PX52 VHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PX52 VHP, 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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PX52 VHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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