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SH52 KSZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

267,197 mi
Last recorded267,197 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 KSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 267,197 miles

under body off vehicle corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 251,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 246,062 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2015 232,071 miles

Oil leak

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

slight movement in steering idler

Fail 7 Apr 2015 232,065 miles

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

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

slight movement in steering idler

Pass 20 Feb 2014 221,312 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 207,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 195,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 180,864 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 180,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 165,911 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges n/s front on limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly dirty but not badly disfiguring characters

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Fail 28 Jan 2010 165,908 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges n/s front on limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge near limit

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly dirty but not badly disfiguring characters

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 27 Jan 2009 151,447 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to o/s rear wing

handbrake travel near excessive

oil leak around engine area

rear number plate getting dirty

Pass 24 Jan 2008 132,927 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 132,927 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 110,277 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 110,277 miles

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

Offside 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 9 Dec 2005 92,841 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 92,841 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

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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SH52 KSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH52 KSZ, 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 SH52 KSZ registered?

SH52 KSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is SH52 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 KSZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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