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VA52 CDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

145,352 mi
Last recorded145,352 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 CDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount at front of sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of light corrosion on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Banjo bolt tightened (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount at front of sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of light corrosion on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 145,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint in axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top ball joint in axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Showing 56kgf of bind with no brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint in axle (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting at front of o/s sill is corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of light corrosion on front and rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 142,227 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 139,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,736 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,564 miles

chassis and floor/pan corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,104 miles

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess ace suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis generally rusty/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 118,856 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 118,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in treads

off side rear tyre cracked in treads

Fail 27 May 2015 117,214 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in treads

off side rear tyre cracked in treads

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,556 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,549 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,498 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 105,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 94,622 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 84,254 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)

small leak around steering box

Fail 2 Feb 2010 84,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

small leak around steering box

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,582 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,393 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,502 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 63,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,063 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,063 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VA52 CDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VA52 CDZ, 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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VA52 CDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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