MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake backplates rusty
covers fitted
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coil springs fitted-lighton dash (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake backplates corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play swivel (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front tube beneath radiator leaking
corrosion on chassis
Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link at drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
damage to floor pan and nearside inner sill
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mount of trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link at drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm chassis mount area (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake warning light on dash
damage to floor pan and nearside inner sill
corrosion on underbody
engine cover fitted
front cross member under radiator corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion on underbody
engine cover fitted
front cross member under radiator corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front brake back plates corroded Rear offchassis surface corrosion
Oil leak
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front brake back plates corroded Rear offchassis surface corrosion
Oil leak
Oil leak
both front brake backplates corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front crossmember corroded
slight corrosion on chassis
Exhaust flange badly corroded
Heavy corrosion on chassis at rear on both sides
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
both front tyres heavily worn on shoulders
some corrosion on both front discs
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust flange badly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
heavy corrosion on chassis at rear on both sides
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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DV53 NNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 DV53 NNL, 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 NNL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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