MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER SILL PANEL SEAT FIXING MOUNT (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) TRACK ROD ROD (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER SILL PANEL SEAT FIXING MOUNT (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension pipe leaking ACER (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all tyres worn on the edges
handbrake poor
hydraulic pipes corroded
n/s/r inner arch corroded
rear chassis corroded
steering arm from steering box has play
steering rod from o/s/f wheel to n/s track rod end has play
all 4 coil springs corroded
all 4 tyres worn
handbrake poor
n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded
o/s hydraulic pipes corroded
rear chassis corroded
steering arm from steering box to n/s wheel has play
steering rod from o/s/f wheel to n/s track rod end has play
all 4 tyres worn
corrosion n/s/r inner wheel
corrosion rear chassis
front coil springs corroded
handbrake poor performance
o/s hydraulic pipes corroded
rear wiper blade split
steering arm from steering box to n/s wheel has play
steering rod from o/s/f wheel to n/s track rod end has play
n/s/r body mount corroded
n/s/r light lense damaged
o/s/f door hinge worn
rear chassis corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
n/s/r body mount corroded
n/s/r light lense damaged
o/s/f door hinge worn
rear chassis corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring worn both springs corroded and worn flat on bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
tailgate wont open unable too check 3rd row seats
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring worn both springs corroded and worn flat on bottom coils (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
tailgate wont open unable too check 3rd row seats
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all fuel lines corroded
coolant leak
engine and gear box oil leaks
suspension ride height not level
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front link front steering box too nearside (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded including front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both ball joints on reardrag link arm (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all fuel lines corroded
coolant leak
engine and gear box oil leaks
suspension ride height not level
n/s/f wheel binding on
oil leak
steering system ball joints have play
Oil leak
n/s/f drop link has slight play
n/s/f front track rod-end has slight play
n/s/r bottom light cluster broken
upper brake light not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
n/s/f drop link has slight play
n/s/f front track rod-end has slight play
n/s/r bottom light cluster broken
upper brake light not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filter at rear damp
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filter at rear damp
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight oil leak
front discs slightly worn
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear tyres slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front discs slightly worn
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
rear tyres slightly worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes pads worn
interior mirror not present on windscreen
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AV53 DJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DJY, 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 DJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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