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WK52 XSP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,488 mi
Last recorded191,488 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 191,488 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 191,488 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 182,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 171,948 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 171,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,151 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 158,149 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 143,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,114 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,288 miles

slight play nearside front lower swivel joint

slight play offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,304 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 89,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,985 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,901 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate loose

Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,738 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 71,507 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,247 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,244 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,170 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,825 miles

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

rear seats not in use

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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WK52 XSP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK52 XSP, 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 WK52 XSP registered?

WK52 XSP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WK52 XSP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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