MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre, out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount, large area of chassis corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre, out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount corroded and broken away (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant low
Corrosion to chassis
suspension reservoir empty
Corrosion to chassis, mainly rear
Air suspension unit leaking reservoir empty (2.4.D.2)
Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump drive system defective intermittent operation (2.3.6)
Corrosion to chassis, mainly rear
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
Headlamp insecure both sides, both high (1.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock, chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock, chassis (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
Corrosion to chassis
oil leak
Headlamp aim too low will not adjust also insecure (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Corrosion to chassis
oil leak
corrosion on all chassis parts
vehicle in muddy condition making test difficlt
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
corrosion on all chassis parts
vehicle in muddy condition making test difficlt
corrosion to the chassis
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion to the chassis
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all rear chassis slightly corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK53 ERX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BK53 ERX, 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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BK53 ERX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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