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SM52 WNP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,675 mi
Last recorded137,675 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 WNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,675 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,314 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear bumper slight damage but ok

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,288 miles

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

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

rear bumper slight damage but ok

Pass 26 May 2017 171,328 miles

Offside Front door hinge pins - play

Offside Front shock absorber wet

Offside Rear bumper and light unit damage

Fail 23 May 2017 171,328 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking rear engine diesel fuel solenoid (7.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure bumper mounted (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front door hinge pins - play

Offside Front shock absorber wet

Offside Rear bumper and light unit damage

Pass 13 May 2016 99,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside covered in mud

wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,418 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint cover sealed with silicon

Fail 12 Feb 2014 89,418 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower ball joint cover sealed with silicon

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,747 miles

vehicle has steel spare wheel fitted to offside rear but not speed limited and has same size tyre as other wheels

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,747 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses corroded

vehicle has steel spare wheel fitted to offside rear but not speed limited and has same size tyre as other wheels

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

front to rear brake pipes have been painted

offside front wheel different type to others but has same size tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,229 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 75,229 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,214 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 69,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,277 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,277 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 52,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,345 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 50,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

235/70/16 alloy wheels fitted

oil leakage to rear diff

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 WNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SM52 WNP, 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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SM52 WNP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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