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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
only 1 rear seat fitted at time of test
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 Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft seal, to the extent its contaminating tyre and braking componants (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner arch area corroded and holed but not prescribed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
only 1 rear seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner arch corroded and holed but not prescribed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
only one rear seat fitted at time of test
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area under abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner arch corroded and holed but not prescribed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
only one rear seat fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel and steering noisy (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides wing liner panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component insecure door step panel corroded and breaking up (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides wing liner panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wing arch panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded in various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear chassis near the rear shock and spring mounting points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive minor diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 bolt on protection bar and both side steps corroded and breaking apart.
rear passenger seats removed at time of test.
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wing/arch panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front bolt on protection bar and both side steps corroded and braking up
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff/hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/spring seat and shock mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the n/s/f diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear ride height level indicator mounting and linkage broken.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rails excessively corroded near both rear shock mounts offside and nearside. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing panels corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the n/s/f diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear ride height level indicator mounting and linkage broken.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear ride height level indicator mounting and linkage broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from halfshaft seal (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear ride height level indicator mounting and linkage broken
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
side steps rusting
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside headlamp aim on limit of lower level
Rear seats folded away at time of test
side steps corroded
steering box damp with fliud
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear axle bump stops missing
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steel centre of nearside front shock absorber bush has come un-bonded, advise it is replaced at next service.
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AO03 AKF 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 AO03 AKF, 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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AO03 AKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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