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VO52 VXL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

146,103 mi
Last recorded146,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 VXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 146,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 142,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 142,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,686 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis becoming very corroded , all mounting areas. behind rear air bags chassis swelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Numerous patch weld repairs to rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring and turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind air suspension becoming very corroded and starting to swell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind air suspension becoming very corroded and starting to swell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA/ TRANSFER BOX AREA / FRONT DIFF AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring and turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind air suspension becoming very corroded and starting to swell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis behind air suspension becoming very corroded and starting to swell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA/ TRANSFER BOX AREA / FRONT DIFF AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,640 miles

Chassis corroded with patch weld repairs to rear , chassis swelling on sides at rear

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind air bags becoming very corroded and thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind air bags becoming very corroded and thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm front bush bonding breaking away , has considerable amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,803 miles

Chassis corroded and coated in wax oil

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint has minimal play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint has minimal play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 120,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - Mainly to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 106,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,986 miles

little reserve traval left on handbrake

offs9ide rear load sensor link connecter broken

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,986 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

offside rear load sensor fixing broken

Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,986 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

offside rear load sensor fixing broken

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,100 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,558 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,367 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,093 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,222 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

rear tyres showing wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,670 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,519 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,637 miles

nearside front outer hub seal weeping

power steering box damp

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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VO52 VXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 VO52 VXL, 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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VO52 VXL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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