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VU52 ODH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,552 mi
Last recorded120,552 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ODH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 118,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 114,896 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 114,895 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,472 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,713 miles

e m l light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,320 miles

coolant leak

rear brake discs corroded and pads worn

wipers worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,709 miles

E. M.L ON / ADV ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,544 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,771 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2012 80,996 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,862 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,477 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/SIDE DROP ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,405 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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VU52 ODH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VU52 ODH, 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 VU52 ODH registered?

VU52 ODH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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