MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
child seat in n/s rear
engine oil leaks
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
child seat in n/s rear
engine oil leaks
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear wiper blade torn
under vehicle components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under vehicle components corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under vehicle components corroded
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under vehicle components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under vehicle components corroded
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Centre stop lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre stop lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side rear tyre is starting to get low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 MPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BT53 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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