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SC52 HGF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,468 mi
Last recorded146,468 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 HGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,468 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 144,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 144,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 140,424 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 140,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,121 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 135,100 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2016 129,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,390 miles

Both rear mud flap bracket

Exhaust is very rusty

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

N/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noise

O/s/r chassis has some rust near a body mount

Rear chassis is very rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2015 123,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear mud flap bracket

Exhaust is very rusty

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

N/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noise

O/s/r chassis has some rust near a body mount

Rear chassis is very rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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)

O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake heat shields are rusty

both rear mud flap brackets are rusty

center and rear exhaust is rusty

chassis has a lot of surface rust

Fail 22 Sep 2014 118,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F wheel bearing is slightly noisey

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)

O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake heat shields are rusty

both rear brake heat shields missing

both rear mud flap brackets are rusty

center and rear exhaust is rusty

chassis has a lot of surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear and o/s front brake back plates missing , and n/s front very rusty.

both rear suspension bump stops missing

oil required topping up to carry out emission test,1.5 lit oil

recomend attention to rear brakes

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,288 miles

both rear brake back plates missing

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 104,288 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake back plates missing

o/s/f suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear brake back plate missing.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s rear brake back plate missing.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,228 miles

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)

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

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

o/s/r back cover missing on brake disc

o/s/r brake slighty binding

Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

o/s/r back cover missing on brake disc

o/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,904 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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SC52 HGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC52 HGF, 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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SC52 HGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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