MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,299 miAbove average mileage for this year
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1 horn button missing on steering wheel
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play may need attention soon (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy may need attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive weeps engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside centre and both rear ()
1 horn button missing steering wheel
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre of centre row ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s centre row outer seat and both rear seats ()
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut outer edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment not working (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
headlining dropped by windscreen
parking brake becoming long nearing end of travel
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose across body (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
headlining dropped by windscreen
parking brake becoming long nearing end of travel
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
exhaust corroded
parking brake becoming long
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
excessive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
front & rear brake pads approx 75% worn
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
excessive surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
front & rear brake pads approx 75% worn
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front bump stop missing
rear of chassis becoming corroded
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear bump stops missing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear bump stops missing
battery cover loose in engine bay
tyre pressure low in o/s/r
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 FBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DK53 FBD, 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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DK53 FBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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