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RA52 ZXF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,896 mi
Last recorded120,896 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 ZXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 120,896 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 117,293 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 111,956 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 111,956 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 106,091 miles

Nearside Rear fluid or oil on baking plate

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2021 106,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear fluid or oil on baking plate

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,016 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,098 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,655 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,270 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 58,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,826 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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RA52 ZXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA52 ZXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA52 ZXF registered?

RA52 ZXF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is RA52 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 ZXF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA52 ZXF have outstanding finance?

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