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RN52 HRM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

185,045 mi
Last recorded185,045 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 185,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front body mount

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front off side front body mount corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 178,164 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking ACE Ram major leak (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body mount corroded

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 168,283 miles

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

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

offside door mirror loose

Pass 29 Nov 2023 166,253 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 166,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated half shaft seal leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear half shaft seal leaking over pads and disc (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 163,161 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 162,181 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 158,924 miles

Underside Corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,895 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension Pipes Corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 141,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension Pipes Corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,206 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on o/s rear hub.

rear step corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,827 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum mark

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,525 miles

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

brakes;; nearside rear and offside rear brake disc's scored

Fail 14 Jun 2010 84,525 miles

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

brakes;; nearside rear and offside rear brake disc's scored

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,049 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,099 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,655 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 35,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RN52 HRM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 RN52 HRM, 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 RN52 HRM registered?

RN52 HRM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is RN52 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 HRM shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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