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SJ52 CAE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ52 CAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

high line stop not working

Fail 26 Mar 2018 152,276 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

high line stop light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2018 152,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing link missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis split (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

high line stop light not working

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 135,923 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2017 135,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 118,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light on

Pass 9 May 2014 94,115 miles

front bump stops missing

Fail 2 May 2014 94,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 May 2013 70,411 miles

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

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

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

vehicle is heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,180 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis is in poor condition

nearside rear back plate is missing

offside front bump stop is missing

offside rear brake back plate is in very poor condition

offside rear bump stop is missing

rear brake discs are in very poor condition

suspect fuel pressure valve will start to leak under pressure

suspension leveling system pipes are in very poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,859 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f shocker lower bushes deteriorated.

Both rear brake plates corroded off and giving no protection to discs.

General vehicle chassis corrosion advancing.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiperblade deteriorated.

brackets holding n/s rear wing have rotted & wing is hanging loose at rear

metal brake pipes going to rear brakes are corroded & should be cleaned & protected

there is a slight dampness of oil around steering box

Fail 28 Jan 2010 63,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brackets holding n/s rear wing have rotted & wing is hanging loose at rear

metal brake pipes going to rear brakes are corroded & should be cleaned & protected

there is a slight dampness of oil around steering box

Pass 13 May 2008 51,148 miles

both rear brake discs scored and corroded

n/s/r tyre - sidewall cut

Pass 16 May 2007 42,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,307 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 31,307 miles

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

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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SJ52 CAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ52 CAE, 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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SJ52 CAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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