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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Watts linkage to chassis bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear mud flap mounting bracket corroded/loose
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount/shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Serious fluid leak at hub/halfshaft noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis general corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis general corrosion
Minor leak from steering box lower seal
Minor oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Mist of oil from crankshaft rear main oil seal.
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate has a mist of oil.
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outer rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting On Chassis leg, see yellow marker (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Closest to bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Discs back plate has a misting of oil
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Closest to bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Discs back plate has a misting of oil
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Chassis corroded
Oil leak
Front Lower Shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Offside Horn button not working
Rear Chassis legs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leak
front brake pads wearing low
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all pipes not checked
all pipes not checked
centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
centre stop lamp not working
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre stop lamp not working
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AV53 THF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 THF, 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 THF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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