MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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full chassis undersealed
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
full chassis undersealed
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chassis showing signs of corrosion
engine wiring harness outer cover damaged and wires rubbing on engine lifting eye
incorrect battery fit and wiring poor
o/s and n/s rear brake disc mudshields holed and corroded
o/s horn button on steering wheel inoperative n/s button operating correctly
o/s rear bumper lamp slightly damaged
chassis showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine wiring harness outer cover damaged and wires rubbing on engine lifting eye
incorrect battery fit and wiring poor
o/s and n/s rear brake disc mudshields holed and corroded
o/s horn button on steering wheel inoperative n/s button operating correctly
o/s rear bumper lamp slightly damaged
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
additional wiring at rear, mounted on rear step very close to exhaust
chassis showing signs of corrosion
engine and gearbox oil leaks
engine wiring harness outer cover damaged and wires rubbing on engine lifting eye
front brake discs slightly thin
incorrect battery fit and wiring poor
o/s and n/s rear axle bump stops missing
o/s and n/s rear brake disc mudshields holed and corroded
o/s horn button on steering wheel inoperative n/s button operating correctly
o/s rear bumper lamp slightly damaged
o/s rear suspension height sensor rubber mounting split
rear wiper blade snapped
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 DKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AE53 DKA, 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 AE53 DKA registered?
AE53 DKA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is AE53 DKA safe to buy?
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