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VN52 WDG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 WDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 105,016 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,652 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,548 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 1 Jul 2013 86,008 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,707 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,580 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 52,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,379 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 40,358 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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VN52 WDG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WDG, 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 VN52 WDG registered?

VN52 WDG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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The MOT history for VN52 WDG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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