MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion throughout vehicle
fuel tank upper strap insecure due to corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf + osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
various corrosion on underside + front inner wings etc....
Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floor pans corroded, and osf body mount near a post. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
Hand brake has long travel.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease/pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door difficult to open from outside.
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front & rear tyres different sizes.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded behind seat belt mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed near suspension radius arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
front & rear tyres different sizes.
Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front floor pans corroded, and osf body mount near a post. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
Hand brake has long travel.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease/pin holed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door difficult to open from outside.
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel march/door shut. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Oil leak AXLE ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Off side rear tyre low pressure possible puncture.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to give any of the rear seat belts a full inspection
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AM52 BFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AM52 BFN, 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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AM52 BFN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 2003.
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