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SC52 HHD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,900 mi
Last recorded180,900 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 180,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 179,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 177,756 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 174,181 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 170,525 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 146,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage in Zone B of windscreen

Fail 9 May 2019 146,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage in Zone B of windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2018 142,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 137,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 129,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 120,604 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 112,840 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 105,106 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 98,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 98,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,893 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 91,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

area around fuel regulator looks very wet?

both rear and offside front axle bump stops are missing

front brake imbalance is very high mid-way thru range of effort

offside rear and nearside rear load level sensor links are in very poor condition

offside rear tire is getting low on tread on inner edge

severe corrosion on all steel pipes underside of vehicle

stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,555 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 82,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,782 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 59,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 59,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 74,792 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 HHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC52 HHD, 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 SC52 HHD registered?

SC52 HHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is SC52 HHD safe to buy?

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