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TD52 MCC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,012 mi
Last recorded176,012 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD52 MCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 176,012 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 176,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 164,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 159,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 154,241 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security third from front. (also outside prescribed area's. borderline) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security third from front. (also outside prescribed area's. borderline) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area's

Fail 14 Apr 2023 154,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security third from front. (also outside prescribed area's. borderline) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security third from front. (also outside prescribed area's. borderline) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area's

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 141,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 137,369 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 132,122 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,102 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both on nearside front chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded up to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 128,611 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,122 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 120,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,807 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 116,798 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 181,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 107,300 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,290 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,495 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,990 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,379 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,143 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 MCC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TD52 MCC, 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 MCC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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