MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,779 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
underbody/chassis slight corrosion
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion - including hub assemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion - including hub assemblies (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front exhaust heat shield loose
offside front and both rear bump stops missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure both rear abs wires and tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
Front bumper support corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both bump stops missing
Rear mud flap/quarter panel supports and front mud flap brackets deteriorated
fuel dampness on gearbox area
Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring insecure both rear abs wires and tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
Front bumper support corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both bump stops missing
Rear mud flap/quarter panel supports and front mud flap brackets deteriorated
fuel dampness on gearbox area
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front bumper brace corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside front and both rear bump stops missing
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
undersealed
undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front windows tinted
front windows darkend
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
side windows dark
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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DU53 SFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 DU53 SFJ, 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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DU53 SFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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