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VE52 JJK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,059 mi
Last recorded212,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 212,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 211,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 211,922 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 192,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 192,749 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 172,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 149,839 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 149,809 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f under bonnet arch next to abs module (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated insecure (3.5.1j)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f under bonnet arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear tow bar brackets (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear diff seal damp

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear body (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split but clearing screen

oil leak

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

wiper linkage showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 137,520 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 137,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 133,839 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 133,638 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 130,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 130,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,375 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 110,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 94,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 82,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,455 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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VE52 JJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE52 JJK, 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 VE52 JJK registered?

VE52 JJK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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