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WG52 NSF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,524 mi
Last recorded161,524 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 NSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 161,524 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 151,810 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 139,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,722 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 135,248 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 135,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 132,557 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,546 miles

Excessive oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,002 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 106,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 92,415 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,415 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,332 miles

baby seat fitted nearside rear

steering box renewed ;it is always adviseable to check tracking alignment after such work.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 77,332 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

baby seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,573 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,852 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 62,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,402 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 NSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSF, 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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WG52 NSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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