MOT Status
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s bump stops corroded away
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel arch/flap stay corroded off
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis sections (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel arch/flap stay corroded off
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis sections (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis sections
oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil low!
Front inner brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre slightly worn (on 3mm)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front inner brake pads not fully visable (possibly wearing thin)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre slightly worn (on 3mm)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
slight oil leak n/s/rear diff /hub oil seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight oil leak n/s/rear diff /hub oil seal
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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DA53 OXR 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 74.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OXR, 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 OXR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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