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WR52 HSO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,482 mi
Last recorded208,482 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 HSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 208,482 miles

brake warning lamp on

nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2019 208,482 miles

brake warning lamp on

nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 202,703 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2017 196,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 183,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides - close to failure criteria (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all brake discs slightly corroded

centre stop light not working

front bumper missing

nearside rear brake back plate and caliper damp- no leak when brake under pressure

offside rear fog lamp slightly damaged - function not impaired

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 182,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 182,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 167,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 151,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 17 Dec 2013 151,854 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 134,394 miles

advise front pads low

advise offside rear tyre close to limits

Fail 12 Dec 2012 134,394 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

advise front pads low

advise offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 12 Dec 2011 117,522 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 103,003 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,425 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 148,713 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 68,012 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 68,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,397 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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WR52 HSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR52 HSO, 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 WR52 HSO registered?

WR52 HSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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