MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine temperture not taken due to not warming up enough
free play in steering
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box. (2.3.3b)
COLLANT LEVEL LOW
ENGINE OIL TOPPED-UP
N/S/ REAR FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED
N/S/F DRIVE SHAFT OUTPUT SEAL LEAK
Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S REAR UPPER REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
REAR NUMBER PLTE LOOSE
STEERING FLUID LOW
SUSPECT TRANSMISSION BRAKE OF OIL CONAMINATION
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
CENTRE CONSOL BROKEN
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
EXHAUST MOUNTINGS VERY CORRODED
HEADLAMP WASH FAULT
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/R WINDOW SWITCH FAULT
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
REAR FOG LAMP FAULT N/S
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SUSPECT CAMSHAFT GASKET LEAK
SUSPECT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAK
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
CENTRE CONSOL BROKEN
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
EXHAUST MOUNTINGS VERY CORRODED
HEADLAMP WASH FAULT
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R WINDOW SWITCH FAULT
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
REAR FOG LAMP FAULT N/S
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SUSPECT CAMSHAFT GASKET LEAK
SUSPECT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAK
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F Bump Stop Missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Brake Light Not Working
O/S/F Bump Stop Missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen
rear fuel filter damp
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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CJ53 THV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 CJ53 THV, 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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CJ53 THV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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