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SW52 ELJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 ELJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 118,352 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking correctly. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing at ABS pump. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing near brake resevoir. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak multiple ()

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath has been heavily undersealed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 118,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underneath has been heavily undersealed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 183,180 miles

Chassis corroded & covered in underseal

Front cross member corroded & holed outwith prescribed area

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded & thin

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis leg corroded & thin

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering box damp

Fail 4 May 2016 183,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on both side of suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front cross member corroded & holed

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded and thin

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis leg corroded and thin

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Steering box damp

Pass 10 Jul 2015 169,395 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 162,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres badly perishing / splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2012 150,090 miles

Oil leak

both wipers torn at end

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 150,081 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

both wipers torn at end

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

Pass 9 May 2011 142,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 142,471 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 139,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Transmission noise - poss release bearing/slave

Unable to check third row seats and seat belts

Fail 24 Apr 2010 139,299 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Unable to check third row seats and seat belts

Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 120,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,585 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,539 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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SW52 ELJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SW52 ELJ, 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 ELJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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