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153,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top swivil on axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Hand brake only just met requirements.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering arm to steering rod ball joint excessive play. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges between 2-2.5mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges between 2-2.5mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AU53 ZWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AU53 ZWX, 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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AU53 ZWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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