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TD52 COB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,349 mi
Last recorded179,349 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD52 COB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 179,349 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 179,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 176,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 169,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 160,933 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 147,664 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 142,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,868 miles

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2016 124,378 miles

slight play in both upper front ball joints

Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,036 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,374 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 98,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 89,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 89,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,962 miles

OSF tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,050 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 62,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,930 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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TD52 COB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 TD52 COB, 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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TD52 COB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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