MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pump - wet dirt covering
Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed Silencer removed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pump - wet dirt covering
Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front bumper modified
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()
Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear differential area
general corrosion underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi join (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak expansion bottle area ()
Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear differential area
general corrosion underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear step corroded
various oil leaks
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear step corroded
various oil leaks
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres perished
rear chassis corroding
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres perished
rear chassis corroding
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
offside front hub seal leaking
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front hub seal leaking
outer sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 NDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 CE53 NDK, 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 NDK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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