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ExpiredMileage
180,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front bumper damaged
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both headlights lenses have bad condensation
both inner wing areas corroded
both rear bump stops missing
both side steps deteriorated
centre brake light not working
chassis corroded and covered in wax oil making inspection difficult
general underside corrosion including components
n/s/f non obligatory mirror does not lock in correct position
rear wiper blade split
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both headlights lenses have bad condensation
both inner wing areas corroded
both rear bump stops missing
both side steps deteriorated
centre brake light not working
chassis corroded and covered in wax oil making inspection difficult
coolant level low
front bumper damaged
general underside corrosion including components
n/s/f non obligatory mirror does not lock in correct position
rear wiper blade split
2 rear suspension bump stops missing
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
ace fluid empty, pipes corroded and light on dashboard
all underside components corroded
both front inner wings in engine bay corroded
central stop light not working
chassis badly corroded and covered in waxoil making full inspection difficult
condensation n/s/f headlamp
coolant level low
front bumper damaged
steering box damp
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
2 rear suspension bump stops missing
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
ace fluid empty, pipes corroded and light on dashboard
all underside components corroded
both front inner wings in engine bay corroded
central stop light not working
chassis badly corroded and covered in waxoil making full inspection difficult
condensation n/s/f headlamp
coolant level low
front bumper damaged
steering box damp
2 rear bump stops missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ace reservoir empty advise needs attention
all underside and components corroded and covered in waxoil making inspection difficult
centre stop lamp inop
general oil leaks from all mechanical components
o/s/r brake disc corroded
rear chassis heavily corroded both sides
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault tc light (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
ace reservoir empty advise needs attention
all underside and components corroded and covered in waxoil making inspection difficult
centre stop lamp inop
general oil leaks from all mechanical components
nail n/s/f tyre tread
o/s/r brake disc corroded
rear chassis heavily corroded both sides
Nearside Front TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL
Offside FUEL LINES HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside SUSPENSION PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED
PITCH WARNING LIGHT IS ON
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LIGHT IS ON
Nearside Front TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL
Offside FUEL LINES HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside Rear CHASSIS RAIL HEAVILY CORRODED
Offside SUSPENSION PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED
PITCH WARNING LIGHT IS ON
TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT IS ON
Nearside Front COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL
Nearside Front HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, MOISTURE INSIDE CASING IS STARTING TO AFFECT BEAM IMAGE
Offside Rear HEAVY CORROSION TO O/S/R OUTER CHASSIS RAIL WALL. ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION
Nearside Front cosmetic damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front cosmetic damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Both rear suspension bump stops are missing.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/front tyre has small cut in outer side wall.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear axle pinnion oil seal is leaking.
Rear brake pads are now wearing low.
Rear sections of chassis now starting to corrode.
Slight leakage from power steering box.
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear axle pinnion oil seal is leaking.
Rear brake pads are now wearing low.
Rear sections of chassis now starting to corrode.
o/s/front suspension bump stop missing.
Bump stops missing from OSF and both rear axles.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Bump stops missing from OSF and both rear axles.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak from power steering box
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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DA53 BPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 DA53 BPO, 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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DA53 BPO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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