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WM52 RVO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,772 mi
Last recorded145,772 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 RVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 145,767 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watz linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,663 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watz linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 133,654 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watz linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,067 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 126,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 114,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,948 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front 1 of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear 1 of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside chassis (6.6.6)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 109,948 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front 1 of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear 1 of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside chassis (6.6.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 106,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,375 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 88,082 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,999 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,502 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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WM52 RVO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM52 RVO, 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 WM52 RVO registered?

WM52 RVO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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