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WN52 PVU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,644 mi
Last recorded174,644 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 PVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 174,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 169,102 miles

both inner side steps heavily corroded

both rear headlight level adjusters damaged but functioning

holed corrosion offside centre inner sill / floor box section

holed corrosion offside rear body mount

nearside front side light dim

oil leak

slight corrosion around rear inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Nov 2017 162,441 miles

corrosion front & rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion both inner sills

heavy corrosion rear chassis rails around rear spring mountings

holed corrosion both rear chassis legs - just outside prescribed area

holed corrosion nearside rear chassis rail - just outside prescribed area

holed corrosion offside front chassis rail

holed corrosion offside rear chassis rail around tow bar mounting - very close to excess

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 11 Nov 2016 153,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 144,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 231,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 132,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,450 miles

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

side steps on both sides rusty on insides

Fail 13 Nov 2013 122,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

side steps on both sides rusty on insides

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 111,477 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,457 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,085 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,689 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,099 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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WN52 PVU 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 83.3%.

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 WN52 PVU, 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 WN52 PVU registered?

WN52 PVU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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The MOT history for WN52 PVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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