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WR52 HSD

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,710 mi
Last recorded192,710 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 HSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 192,710 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S REAR DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROSION AT REAR OF CHASSIS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S FRONT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 185,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 182,279 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S FRONT. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROSION AT REAR OF CHASSIS. REAR CROSS MEMBER AND CHASSIS RAILS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 174,340 miles

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis

Pass 16 Feb 2017 161,916 miles

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

corrosion to both rear chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2016 149,047 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 141,020 miles

Both Front Wipers Split ( Still Clearing Screen)

Coolant leak

Near Side Rear Bumper Damaged

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

Oil Leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 140,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both Front Wipers Split ( Still Clearing Screen)

Coolant leak

Near Side Rear Bumper Damaged

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

Oil Leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 134,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 134,680 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 126,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split slightly - not allowing ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Possible fuel leak from offside rear of engine.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 126,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split slightly - not allowing ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Possible fuel leak from offside rear of engine.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 118,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 96,627 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 96,627 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,087 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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WR52 HSD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR52 HSD, 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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WR52 HSD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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