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ST52 LPA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 LPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Both sides of the rear part of chassis are corroded through and the rest of the chassis is heavily corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded through

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arms bushes all cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms bushes all cracking worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,066 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner corrosion on inner wing

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central pan hard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

horn faulty and works intermittent .

Pass 15 Feb 2023 112,682 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central axle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,151 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 106,133 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple hole from front to back subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,091 miles

chassis legs corroded at rear

Fail 28 Jun 2019 101,083 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chassis legs corroded at rear

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,238 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,533 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,813 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,404 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,706 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 69,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,374 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake pads worn near limit

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,795 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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ST52 LPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST52 LPA, 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 ST52 LPA registered?

ST52 LPA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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