MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner wing rusty and holed
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear chassis rusty
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear inner wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension has been modified,all air suspension components have been replaced with coil suspension
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Condensation in the NS headlight unit
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear additional seats ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Temporary repair has been made to the OSR light unit mounting
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs are corroded at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front bumper damaged on the OS area
NS and OS rear chassis areas surface corrosion
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS upper Spring hangar areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly perrished
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded
offside wiper split
some wear in front & rear brake discs
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside & offside rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside & offside rear bump stops missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL DAMP DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL DAMP DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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DU53 SKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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