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ST52 PUK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

293,582 mi
Last recorded293,582 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 PUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 293,582 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 293,576 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 284,673 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 284,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 280,635 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 271,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake dust covers missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 248,804 miles

rear brake dust covers rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 224,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 192,432 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 153,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 118,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 73,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,384 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 PUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

ST52 PUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is ST52 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 PUK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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