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524 DP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration524 DP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 155,059 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 153,650 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 153,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,187 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 150,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 148,707 miles

Nearside Rear Chassis section above rear axle is soft where the bump stop is located

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle forward tie arm rubber bushes deteriorated , both n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen has stone chip damage, but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 21 Jul 2020 147,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 146,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 143,811 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 143,811 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,249 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 135,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,793 miles

vehicle has had welding performed on chassis is covered in thick underseal visual checks only

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 126,554 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

os front bump stop missing

Fail 28 May 2012 115,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 115,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,182 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,800 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,859 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,898 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,199 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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524 DP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 524 DP, 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 524 DP registered?

524 DP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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