MOT Status
ValidMileage
163,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Middle Seat Belt Jammed
both rear light lenses damaged
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both reverse lamp lens es damaged
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
only one horn button working
rear antiroll bar has light misting of oil
Fuel system component leaking from rear of engine fuel regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
only one horn button working
rear antiroll bar has light misting of oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
centre stop lamp not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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DF53 ORJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DF53 ORJ, 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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What year was DF53 ORJ registered?
DF53 ORJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is DF53 ORJ safe to buy?
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