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WP52 GSZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 GSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,300 miles

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

Central Front front diff pinion seal weeping

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front ace pipes sighns of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,675 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,524 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,524 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper ace pipes have corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper ace pipes have corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,313 miles

Central Upper exhaust mount has corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mount has corrosion

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,313 miles

Central Upper exhaust mount has corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust mount has corrosion

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2017 90,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper chassis has slight corrosion

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 85,908 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,908 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,315 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2013 78,090 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,970 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,642 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 42,458 miles

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

n/s/r/ tyre low and side wall starting to crack

rear seat row not presented for test

Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,609 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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WP52 GSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 WP52 GSZ, 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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WP52 GSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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