MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump-stops missing.
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen pattern incorrect. (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension accumulator leaking fluid (5.3.5 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump-stops missing.
Offside Front oil on underside around steering box no visable leaks when tested
tow ball not fitted when tested
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear most row (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front oil on underside around steering box no visable leaks when tested
tow ball not fitted when tested
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
osf bumper cracked
osf nsf track rod ends have slight play
rear wiper arm damaged
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s front tyre on wear markers o/s front tyre close to wear markers n/s rear tyre close to wear markers
vehicle slightly low osr poss air bag leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
vehicle slightly low osr poss air bag leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 LJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DE53 LJY, 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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DE53 LJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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