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SM52 WNY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,949 mi
Last recorded178,949 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 178,949 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 178,949 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 169,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 169,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 159,351 miles

Nearside Front driving light not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

rear of rear seats removed no seat belts

Fail 2 May 2019 158,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing rusted and holed

both rear of rear seats have been removed

Pass 29 May 2018 148,913 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolted cross member to hold plastic cover corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all rear seats not fitted

centre exhaust hanger corroded still has support

Fail 24 May 2018 148,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail to brake caliper (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail at chassis (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bolted cross member to hold plastic cover corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front differential slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

all rear seats not fitted

centre exhaust hanger corroded still has support

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 134,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,425 miles

rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2012 133,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,866 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 119,866 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 105,355 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 105,355 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,784 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 92,780 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,876 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 WNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

SM52 WNY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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