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SM52 HGU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,275 mi
Last recorded147,275 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2019 147,275 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box slight seep (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2019 147,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box slight seep (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,868 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stop missing

chassis corroded various plces

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,765 miles

Chassis rusted in places

N/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,819 miles

both front bottom shocker bushes poor!

both rear brake pipes corroded above rear coil springs.

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bumper light unit cracked/damaged

slight play in front inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,572 miles

O/s/r brake pads appear low

Fail 17 Jan 2011 66,570 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/s/r brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,474 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 57,036 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,521 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,521 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,106 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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SM52 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM52 HGU, 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 SM52 HGU registered?

SM52 HGU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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