MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chassis is starting to corrode
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Handbrake warning light on
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Chassis corroding around o/s rear lashing eye the rest rear chassis rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
muddy
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
muddy
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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AU03 XLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 AU03 XLB, 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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AU03 XLB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2003.
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