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SW52 EKM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,376 mi
Last recorded148,376 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 EKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 148,376 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 148,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

all tie bar bushes perished & splitting.

chassis rails rusting & weak

front inner wings at rear rusting & weak.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside and nearside chassis corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 21 Sep 2023 139,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear has wood stuck between suspension airbag and chassis

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside and nearside chassis corroded at the rear

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,536 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,011 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,892 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and nearside rear suspension bump-stop missing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 113,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and nearside rear suspension bump-stop missing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,317 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 113,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,469 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,986 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,250 miles

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

Severe Oil Leak At NSF Hub Seal

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW52 EKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SW52 EKM, 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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SW52 EKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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