MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Rad housing corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Underside signs of corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Rad housing corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Underside signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear chassis & chassis outriggers corroded
rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear chassis & chassis outriggers corroded
rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
chassis generally in a corroded condition
rear axle bump stop rubbers missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
chassis generally in a corroded condition
front wiper blades deteriorated
rear axle bump stop rubbers missing
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis weakened by corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise rear bump stops missing
unable to visually inspect inner brake pads
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
advise brake warning light on
advise rear bump stops missing
advise traction control light on
unable to visually inspect inner brake pads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise uneven wear front tyres
Cut to Nearside rear tyre inner wall
Exhaust system rusty
Slight surface corrosion to rear brake pipe
Small cut to Nearside outer tyre wall
Nearside front tyre outer wall has small cut
Nearside rear tyre inner wall has small cut & cut in tread - cannot see cords
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 ORZ 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 ORZ, 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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DF53 ORZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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