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TD52 ZZZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

229,345 mi
Last recorded229,345 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD52 ZZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 229,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 225,336 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 225,336 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 213,781 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all previous repairs undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2021 203,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 190,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 177,779 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 8 link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 177,773 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 8 link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 169,635 miles

Front cross member corroded but not part of body/chassis

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 169,629 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Front cross member corroded but not part of body/chassis

Nearside Body has slight corrosion full length (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion full length (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 162,708 miles

CHASSIS COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 5 Apr 2017 162,704 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play DRAG LINK BAR AND END (2.2.B.1f)

CHASSIS COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,951 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all underbody corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 153,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 153,095 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 152,216 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 144,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 135,775 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 116,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,692 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 92,521 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 92,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,835 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 63,083 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 ZZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 ZZZ, 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 ZZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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