MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight chassis surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion to vehicle structure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Slight corrosion to vehicle structure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing outer edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight leak from steering box
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. Also wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt
Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on edge
Oil leak
Slight leak from steering box
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear nearside/offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside/ Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside/ Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 MMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BT53 MMJ, 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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BT53 MMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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