MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONTS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER ABS PUMP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER FUSE BOX (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FULL CHASIS HAS HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL 4 DROP LINK RUBBERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
full underbody corroded
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
high level brake light not working
n/s/f seat belt twisted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Auto Transmission pipe or case oil leak (slight)
Slight oil leak from rear differential (input shaft oil seal.)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Auto Transmission pipe or case oil leak (slight)
Slight oil leak from rear differential (input shaft oil seal.)
evidence of fluid leakage in engine bay.
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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AV53 DHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AV53 DHF, 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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AV53 DHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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