MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drivers seat torn
oil leak engine bay
rear step damper inop /failed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and t/c light displayed (3.4.1c)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear axle pads (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to tail pipe broken insecure (7.1.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and o/s (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and n/s (8.2.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front tyre worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat torn
oil leak engine bay
rear bumper damaged insecure n/s
rear step damper inop /failed
Nearside Rear tyre getting low
drivers seat squab deteriating
n/s mirror damaged tapped up
rear pads getting low
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded generally (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre getting low
drivers seat squab deteriating
n/s mirror damaged tapped up
rear pads getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DL03 GEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DL03 GEK, 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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DL03 GEK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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