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SD52 AXC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,813 mi
Last recorded128,813 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 AXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,145 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at tie rod (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mount (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion at all cab mounts and suspension mounting points

Fail 23 Feb 2017 118,145 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at tie rod (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general corrosion at all cab mounts and suspension mounting points

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,294 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 103,285 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x4 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x4 (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,197 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,042 miles

wipers only working on 2nd speed

Fail 4 Feb 2014 95,031 miles

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

wipers only working on 2nd speed

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 84,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,412 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

steeringbox has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,341 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,341 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,018 miles

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

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

front and rear brake hose ends slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,018 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake hose ends slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,400 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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SD52 AXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SD52 AXC, 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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SD52 AXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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