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WF52 KHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

136,305 mi
Last recorded136,305 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 KHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 136,305 miles

under side corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 134,060 miles

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

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

some corrosion on under side

Pass 1 May 2024 123,818 miles

some corrosion on under side

Fail 1 May 2024 123,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some corrosion on under side

Pass 18 Apr 2023 116,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Apr 2022 107,645 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 107,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached chassis corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 99,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,345 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 83,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,993 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,623 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 47,623 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear diffseal leaking slightly

Slight damage to offside vrear tyre outer sidewall

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,986 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 38,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,364 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 36,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 21 Dec 2010 32,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,595 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,530 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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WF52 KHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 WF52 KHE, 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 WF52 KHE registered?

WF52 KHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is WF52 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF52 KHE shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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