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TD52 ROT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,806 mi
Last recorded135,806 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,911 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arches both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 134,911 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arches both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,911 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,251 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis corroded

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2021 132,250 miles

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis corroded

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,051 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,782 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,189 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,310 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis surface rust

steering box damp

Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,090 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis surface rust

Fail 6 Nov 2013 117,090 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,494 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 106,491 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front dikff leaking

n/s/r brake backing plate rusty

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 96,578 miles

all rear brake pipes covered in grease / surface rust

front brake pads low

n/s/r backing plate rusty and damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,958 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 66,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,730 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 ROT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 ROT, 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 ROT registered?

TD52 ROT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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