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TD52 LEW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,596 mi
Last recorded133,596 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 131,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 125,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 119,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 112,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,553 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 107,993 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,077 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 105,077 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,576 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osr drop link gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,485 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 9 Mar 2015 89,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,892 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,855 miles

running boards underside deteriated genertally

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,469 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,157 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 33,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,011 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 19,657 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 19,657 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

1.Brake pads not checked †2.Nail in n/s/r tyre †3.o/s/r & both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

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 LEW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LEW, 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 TD52 LEW registered?

TD52 LEW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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