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RE52 JKK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 145,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension warning light on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,958 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

rear propshaft donut deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking at engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)

Oil leak ()

rear propshaft donut deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,756 miles

Emissions not tested oil overfull (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 11,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 11,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,146 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,767 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,538 miles

front pads 3mm of wear left

n/s/r axle seal has slight leak of fuild

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,222 miles

Front brake pads below half worn

Front wiper blades split slightly

N/S/R axle oil leak

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear bump stops missing

Slight water ingress to front number plate

Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,415 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,415 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 58,003 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 58,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 49,206 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 JKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE52 JKK, 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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RE52 JKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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