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SC52 MUD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 157,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 155,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,325 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 152,315 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 152,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,112 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 139,112 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn central rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn tow ball (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,009 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 134,009 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,856 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,861 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,197 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Perished

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Perished

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main Front to Rear Under Body (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre Perished

o/s/f tyre Perished

Fail 5 Dec 2014 100,963 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S Door Step Heavily Corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre Perished

o/s/f tyre Perished

Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,073 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,643 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,460 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,379 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,871 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 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUD, 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 MUD registered?

SC52 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SC52 MUD safe to buy?

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