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SC52 HHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,190 mi
Last recorded171,190 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 HHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 171,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 170,892 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 170,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 170,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 170,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 169,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 169,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 167,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 166,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 166,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 165,392 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 165,389 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also cut and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 162,434 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot split

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link gaiter perished

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

Rear brake backing plates holed and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 149,964 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

child seat fitted to both rear outter seats

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 125,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 125,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 115,562 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,562 miles

advanced corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,983 miles

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

general under body surface rust

oil around steering components

rear chassis legs rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2013 97,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,474 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,307 miles

all brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,528 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,888 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,225 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,005 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SC52 HHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SC52 HHE, 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 HHE registered?

SC52 HHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is SC52 HHE safe to buy?

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