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180,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively BUTTON ON LEVER MISSING (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Body not fully secure REAR BUMPER LOTS OF TAPE ON (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL / HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS HOLED / SILVER PAINT ON (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS HOLED BOTH SIDES OF SPRING / AND ON REAR CHASSIS / SILVER PAINT ON FOR LOCATION (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached PUSHING ON FRONT WHEEL (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CHASSIS HOLED BOTH SIDES OF SPRING / SILVER PAINT ON FOR LOCATION (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Body panel slightly loose BUMPER LOTS OF TAPE ON (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn BUTTON ON LEVER MISSING (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Body panel slightly loose BUMPER LOTS OF TAPE ON (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected LENS BROKEN (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire UNDER ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED AND WEAKENED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Body component slightly loose TAPE ON BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE BULB (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Body component slightly loose TAPE ON BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (6.1.2 (a))
under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated repaired with sealer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chassis and suspension components corroded
n/s/f bumper, grill, n/s/f headlamp and n/s/r lamp repaired with tape.
slight condensation n/s/f headlamp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
condensation n/s/f headlamp lens
coolant level low
corrosion chassis and suspension components
o/s/f fog lamp lens repaired with tape
o/s/r lamp, n/s/f bumper and front grille repaired with tape
o/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
condensation n/s/f headlamp lens
coolant level low
corrosion chassis and suspension components
o/s/f fog lamp lens repaired with tape
o/s/r lamp, n/s/f bumper and front grille repaired with tape
o/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
n/s/f tyre has cut on outer side wall (no cords visible)
Fuel system component leaking engine valve (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
n/s/f tyre has cut on outer side wall (no cords visible)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r suspension bump stop missing
engine has slight oil leak
rear brake discs corroded
engine has slight oil leak
slight corrosion rear brake discs
o/s/f and n/s/r suspension bump stops missing
o/s/r seat will not raise to upright position
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f bumper has slight damage
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre to rear exhaust flange corroded
n/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs worn
centre to rear exhaust flange corroded
n/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/r seat will not fold into upright position
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r seat will not fold into upright position
Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CX53 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 CX53 UGN, 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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CX53 UGN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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