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SW52 RXA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 RXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,547 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 96,540 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,482 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fluid leak at rear of vehicle

Front crossbar excessively corroded

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,062 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,261 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,540 miles

all four tyres perished but not excessive at time of test

nearside rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2008 47,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,117 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 RXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW52 RXA?

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What year was SW52 RXA registered?

SW52 RXA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is SW52 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 RXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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