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WG52 DXV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 DXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 130,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by fuel tank not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2017 130,744 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear dust covers missing

underbody corroded

underbody heavily undersealed

wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,735 miles

Rear both rear dust covers missing from the brakes

Fail 18 May 2016 130,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both rear dust covers missing from the brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,996 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all of chassis undersealed both front and back and o/s and n/s.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 126,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s axle mounts corroded.rear

o/s and n/s chassis corroded front to back.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 122,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 112,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 104,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,153 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle underside getting rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 75,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 61,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 420,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,339 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 DXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

WG52 DXV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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