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WJ52 ZZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,181 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion through out chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 100,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,454 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 98,437 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested fluid leak and performed by a tapley meter (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,923 miles

Long parking brake lever travel.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,489 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2015 91,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,498 miles

damp around steering box area

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,294 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,337 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in the lower bush

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,154 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,138 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,032 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 35,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,787 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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WJ52 ZZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ52 ZZP, 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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WJ52 ZZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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