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RE52 ANT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,995 mi
Last recorded123,995 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 ANT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,995 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion

general corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 123,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 120,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

general corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 116,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 114,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,352 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,244 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 111,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,387 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,788 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 92,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 75,923 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 69,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,607 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,577 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 53,368 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear reg. plates have no postcodes or bsau numbers

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,020 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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RE52 ANT 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 80.8%.

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 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 RE52 ANT, 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 RE52 ANT registered?

RE52 ANT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is RE52 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 ANT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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