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VN52 UKX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 UKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 134,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 134,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,523 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 127,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 122,828 miles

chassis generally surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,153 miles

surface rust under side generally

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,887 miles

1, engine bay , rear diff misting in oil . 2, front brake hose banjo unions ferrules showing signs of deteriation

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,756 miles

red surface corrosion underside attacvking compoents generally. 2, engine -transmision bay misting in oil.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 107,756 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

red surface corrosion underside attacvking compoents generally. 2, engine -transmision bay misting in oil.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,680 miles

1,rear discs iner hubs showing signs of corrosion. 2, roadwheels showing signs of deterioration. 3, engine bay misting in oil, front diff area.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,439 miles

1,rear discs showing signs of corrosion. 2, rear centre stop masked out.

3, oil leaks under side

Pass 6 Jan 2018 86,117 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front and rear diff seals damp

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,797 miles

front & rear diff have slight leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,456 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 66,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,041 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,177 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,363 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,471 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 19,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VN52 UKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN52 UKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN52 UKX registered?

VN52 UKX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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