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WG52 CCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,017 mi
Last recorded149,017 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 CCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 149,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,770 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 146,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 144,654 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 143,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 141,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 139,673 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 139,673 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasse to tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,009 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie at tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 135,625 miles

Central Lower windscreen damage

Fail 17 Sep 2018 135,625 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Lower windscreen damage

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,532 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 129,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,228 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 123,228 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,466 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,416 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Aug 2013 110,416 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 102,829 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,700 miles

both front brake disc worn

n/s/f drop link ball joint worn

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 89,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,948 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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WG52 CCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WG52 CCU, 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 WG52 CCU registered?

WG52 CCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WG52 CCU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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