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SV52 ZHG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,466 mi
Last recorded135,466 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ZHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 135,466 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 111,173 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 104,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,049 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 99,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,401 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,098 miles

corosion within 30cm of n/s/f body mount (front of sill)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 57,098 miles

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

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

corosion within 30cm of n/s/f body mount (front of sill)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,598 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front shocker turret corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,309 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 49,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,442 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 36,345 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,749 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,244 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 21,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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SV52 ZHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV52 ZHG, 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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SV52 ZHG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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