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TB52 BAY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,911 mi
Last recorded127,911 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB52 BAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 127,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,589 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 110,441 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 110,441 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,004 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 100,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 94,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,706 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 84,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,943 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,128 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)

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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TB52 BAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TB52 BAY, 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 TB52 BAY registered?

TB52 BAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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