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PX52 VHT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,160 mi
Last recorded132,160 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 VHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 131,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,518 miles

Front Oil leak engine leaking oil out of gearbox soundproofing ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 128,518 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis is holed (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak engine leaking oil out of gearbox soundproofing ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,883 miles

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

Oil leak front of engine , and upper rear of engine area ()

rear section of chassis rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 111,133 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake back plates corroded.

oil leak on front diff.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 111,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroded.

oil leak on front diff.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,908 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,569 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,293 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 81,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,712 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,037 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,108 miles

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

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 VHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PX52 VHT, 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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What year was PX52 VHT registered?

PX52 VHT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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