MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front bumper corner holed no sharp edges yet
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front bumper corner holed no sharp edges yet
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leaking from rear of engine
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pads 70% worn aprox
all tyres perished
leak from rear diff oil seal
oil leaks
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres wearing low.
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chip screen under limits
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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AO53 FHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AO53 FHD, 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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What year was AO53 FHD registered?
AO53 FHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.
Is AO53 FHD safe to buy?
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