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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
1 x centre exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on wear bars, limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear chassis corroded
rear exhaust flanges corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as previously marked. front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when sidelights are on. water in lens (4.3.3 (b))
1 x centre exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise on wear bars, limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear chassis corroded
rear exhaust flanges corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, front to rear rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise front to rear rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak will require attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre and rear exhaust flanges badly corroded and weak
centre exhaust bracket corroded
nearside and offside rear chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive centre gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper arm not connected
reverse light lens cracked
slight play in offside front wiper arm
strong advise bad oil leak on to steering box.will require attention
strong advise centre exhaust flange heavily corroded and weak
water in nearside and offside rear light lens
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with sidelights applied (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive centre gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper arm not connected
reverse light lens cracked
slight play in offside front wiper arm
strong advise bad oil leak on to steering box.will require attention
strong advise centre exhaust flange heavily corroded and weak
water in nearside and offside rear light lens
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advise, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front tyre on tread wear bars
nearside front wiper blade split, poor clearing
oil leaks. may require attention
rear exhaust flanges corroded
rear wiper blade perished ,scouring wind screen
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded
front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded
front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear light lens contain water
oil leak
rear exhaust box flange heavily corroded
rear foot stool mounting corroded at tensioner. no support
rear number plate loose
slight play in offside front wiper pivot
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear light lens contain water
oil leak
rear exhaust box flange heavily corroded
rear foot stool mounting corroded at tensioner. no support
rear number plate loose
slight play in offside front wiper pivot
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear upper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Middle and rear exhaust hangers very corroded and flange between centre and rear box very corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Center brake light not working
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper blades split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres soon tread worn low.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AL53 ORD 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 AL53 ORD, 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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AL53 ORD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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