MOT Status
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131,298 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions limits just met
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions limits just met
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Seal Seaping
Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer door sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking ram (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres are starting to perish
fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear hub seal is leaking
oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres are starting to perish
fuel pipes corroded
nearside rear hub seal is leaking
oil leak
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AU53 TER is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 AU53 TER, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU53 TER is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 August 2004.
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