MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear not examined due to excess clutter
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play in ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint wet and slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint split and slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play in ball joint and lower boot split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both mounts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-sealed. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both number plate lamps dull.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock upper mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock upper mounting corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-sealed. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both number plate lamps dull.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leaks
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake warning light on
no rear passenger seats fitted
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake warning light on
no rear passenger seats fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front and rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front and rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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DU53 UYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DU53 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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