MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,480 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
chassis badly corroded
headlights have condensation
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
chassis badly corroded
headlights have condensation
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded all over
traction control warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded all over
traction control warning light on
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
underbody corroded all over
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
underbody corroded all over
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
central handbrake drum making noise
chassis corroded all over
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
central handbrake drum making noise
chassis corroded all over
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis badly corroded all over
windscreen chipped
Body component insecure fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis badly corroded all over
windscreen chipped
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake hose ferrules corroded
chassis corroded
various brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
brake hose ferrules corroded
chassis corroded
various brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion, chassis rails os + ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension components corroded
chassis corroded heavier in places
front metal brake pipes corroded
front shocker bushes in poor condition
screen damaged in places
slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint
tyres worn on inner edges
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
all suspension components corroded
chassis corroded heavier in places
front metal brake pipes corroded
front shocker bushes in poor condition
screen damaged in places
slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint
tyres worn on inner edges
chassis corroded in places
front shockers bottom bushes in poor condition
nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
suspension fluid level low
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play offside front(off steering box) (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
chassis corroded in places
front shockers bottom bushes in poor condition
nearside front metal brake pipe corroded
suspension fluid level low
both front shock absorber lower bushes in poor condition
chassis general corrosion all over
front o rear metal brake pipes corroded in places
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play
all metal brake pipes in poor condition
front shocker lower bushes in poor condition
both front springs corroded
front shockers bottom bushes in poor condition
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front springs corroded
front shockers bottom bushes in poor condition
front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch peadle rubber poor
front to rear brake pipes slight corrison
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear tyres at 3mm
front to rear brake pipes corroded over chassis
front tyres 3mm on inside
rear chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear tyres at 3mm
front to rear brake pipes corroded over chassis
front tyres 3mm on inside
fuel filter heavlly corroded
rear chassis has slight corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
center brake light inoperative
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 OVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 OVV, 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 OVV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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