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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule calipar (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to calipar (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to calipar (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corrded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rod, to drop arm,/steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
various points of corrosion underside , but not excessive
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside front brake binding slightly
various slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (abs pump area) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear quarter panels loose - mudflap brackets broken/corroded
offside front brake binding slightly
various slight oil leaks
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear light unit water content
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hill decent light on
nearside rear light unit water content
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3rd row seats not in use.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front bumper cracked.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front support tube corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front bumper cracked.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front support tube corroded.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Some corrosion to metal brake pipes.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.
Oil leak
Oil on nearside rear back plate.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil on nearside rear back plate.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded.
Offside front brake binding.
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AF53 VBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 AF53 VBV, 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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AF53 VBV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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