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VK52 OZS

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

237,078 mi
Last recorded237,078 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 OZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 237,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 237,035 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Spring support /chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 229,601 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis legs, small hole starting o/s/r inner wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 224,559 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 224,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 216,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 210,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive height sensor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

o/s/f under driver floor body mount corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 205,360 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 200,301 miles

advise corrosion setting in to rear antiroll brackets

aux belt worn

Pass 8 Nov 2018 194,778 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive t/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on both rear body mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2017 180,478 miles

All rear brake pipes freshly under sealed over

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Advise replace soon (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 170,542 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 156,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,184 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 145,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,301 miles

slight play in rear watts linkage bushes, advise replace.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,723 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,933 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,909 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 241,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 241,595 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 180,485 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 180,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ,ALSO WORN DOWN TO 2MM.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST MEETS REQUIREMENT ,ALSO HAS TWO NAILS IN TYRE.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 143,322 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)

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 OZS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 VK52 OZS, 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 OZS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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