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SM52 ZXH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 84,954 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to brake bind & brake fluid leak... (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to diesel leak... (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator at rear of cylinder head... (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front to rears... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake hose / pipe... (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,275 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,270 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,829 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 82,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle covered in age related corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2018 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle covered in age related corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,473 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,344 miles

Chassis and outriggers corroded

Rear seats folded away

Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,332 miles

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

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

Chassis and outriggers corroded

Rear seats folded away

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,240 miles

** Offside rear chassis heavily corroded **

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,352 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 66,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,443 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,292 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,291 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,804 miles

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

signs of leakage at fuel filter

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,842 miles

signs of fuel leak at filter

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,847 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 24,137 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 ZXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

SM52 ZXH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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