MOT Status
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158,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front bumper cracked and in need of repair
note air bag suspension has been converted to coil spring
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel tank breather hose repaired with copper pipe
o/s front lower shock absorber bush slightly deteriorated
rear half of chassis has rust and corrosion
clutch pedal rubber worn
o/s/r 3rd row (7th seat) missing
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
clutch pedal rubber worn
high level brake light inop
o/s/r 3rd row (7th seat) missing
o/s/r hub seal leaking onto disc(contaminating pads)
oil leaking onto o/s/r discs from oil seal on axle
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
oil leaking onto o/s/r discs from oil seal on axle
Oil leak from transfur box
Oil leak fron rear diff seal
Both rear tyre side walls perrishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from both rear hub seals
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyre side walls perrishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from both rear hub seals
Oil leak from transfur box
Oil leak fron rear diff seal
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front windscreen wiper blades in poor condition
oil leaking offside rear hub seal
Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
outer sill covers fitted
slight oil leak offside rear hub seal
slight oil leak rear axle
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sill covers fitted
offside rear hub seal weeping
outer sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 JXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CE53 JXC, 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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CE53 JXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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