MOT Status
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129,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper arch area - under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper arch area - under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
excessive underseal
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant low
Emissions unable to be completed due to cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant low
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear seats removed prior to test
vehicle under body slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear seats removed prior to test
vehicle under body slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front supporting bar (tow eye fixed onto this) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both wiper blades split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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DV53 DYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 DV53 DYN, 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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DV53 DYN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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