MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
chassis to rear corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
chassis to rear corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all brake pipes coated in grease
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
High Level Brake Light Not Working
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Has Water Inside. (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s step rail corroded
rear chassis slightly corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
both n/s/f and n/s/r bumpstops missing
o/s/r of chassis slight corrosion
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
both n/s/f and n/s/r bumpstops missing
o/s/r of chassis slight corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
excessive oil leaks !
front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded
rear brake discs are corroded
oil leaks
reduced damping on rear shocks
slight play in steering
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
oil leaks
reduced damping on rear shocks
slight play in steering
oil leak rear of gearbox/transfer box
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 DHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AV53 DHU, 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 AV53 DHU registered?
AV53 DHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.
Is AV53 DHU safe to buy?
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