MOT Status
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152,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box /transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub area on o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area/fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
spare wheel carrier bracket cracking
Corrosion in Nearside front inner arch
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion in Nearside front inner arch
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Low oil level in suspension reservoir
N/S Front tyre feathered on inside edge and has a nail
N/S Radiuus arm to axle mount worn/loose
N/S Rear tyre cut in sidewall and feathered to inside edge
O/S Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall and feathered to inside edge
Oil leak around N/S of engine
both rear tyres feathering inner edges
brake pipe to rear getting corroded
engine oil leak
front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded
small lip front discs
some damage nearside front chassis rail
some play front drop links
tow bar and mounting points getting corroded
brake pipes to rear getting corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion
rear discs showing signs of corrosion
some play at steering wheel
some play rear drop links
tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak.
Rear bump stop missing.
Rear discs getting corroded.
SRS light indicating a system fault.
Slight play at steering wheel.
engine and gearbox oil leaks
rear discs showing signs of corrosion
some play front and rear drop ,links
tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 DHD 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 89.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BX53 DHD, 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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BX53 DHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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