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VK52 OZL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

154,644 mi
Last recorded154,644 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 OZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 154,644 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 154,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,540 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed at time of test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 153,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear arm bush on axle end (stabilizer bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,204 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 140,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,157 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,989 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 121,142 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,947 miles

advise all rear anti roll bar rubbers perished

advise front propshaft rear uj slight play

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rocker cover gasket leaking

advise steering box has a slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,531 miles

advise o/s/r anti roll bar link arm rubber perished

Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,531 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise o/s/r anti roll bar link arm rubber perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,689 miles

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

advise rear anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished

Fail 23 Jun 2015 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

advise rear anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise all anti roll bar link arm rubbers perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 106,132 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise all anti roll bar link arm rubbers perished

Fail 21 Jun 2013 104,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

advise front anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight oil leal

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,964 miles

advise front anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight oil leal

Pass 29 May 2012 103,963 miles

advise oil leak

advise steering box slight leak

aedvise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 May 2012 103,963 miles

Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise oil leak

advise steering box slight leak

aedvise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 102,412 miles

advise fluid leak from power steering box

advise n/s/r light lense temp repair

advise n/s/r wheel arch trim partially insecure

advise rear transfer box seal leaking

advise slight lift in steering joints

Pass 27 Apr 2010 99,241 miles

advise chip in lower of windscreen

advise o/s/f shock absorber damp

advise oil leak from transfer box

advise slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,660 miles

advise slight fluid leak from steering box

advise slight leak from gearbox seal

advise slight lift in n/s drag link end

advise temp repair to n/s/r lower light lense

Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,660 miles

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

advise slight fluid leak from steering box

advise slight leak from gearbox seal

advise slight lift in n/s drag link end

advise temp repair to n/s/r lower light lense

Pass 7 Feb 2008 84,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 84,109 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,166 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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VK52 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VK52 OZL, 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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VK52 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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