MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damage to nearside windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Drag link 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)
all discs showing surface rust etc
brake pipes becoming corroded
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all discs showing surface rust etc
brake pipes becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advise rear wiper blade split.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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AM53 JZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AM53 JZU, 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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AM53 JZU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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