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SE52 DZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 DZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 149,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 149,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 132,620 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 122,619 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 122,619 miles

Centre Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 106,758 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 106,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2011 82,898 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 82,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 68,339 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 68,339 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,985 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 56,985 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,349 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 49,349 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 44,969 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 44,860 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,060 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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SE52 DZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SE52 DZP, 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 SE52 DZP registered?

SE52 DZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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