MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2nd one back corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear of chassis been heavily under sealed
ace stability been removed
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to side step is holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Retractable step is heavily corroded and holed.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NS and OS with very slight play detected. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play detected in the joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to side step is holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Retractable step is heavily corroded and holed.
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f body mount corroded but body still secure
rear step corroded
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriating
rear step corroded
some corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f body mounting but body still secure
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriating
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall badly perished
rear step corroded
some corrosion within 30cm of o/s/f body mounting but body still secure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from engine ()
all tyres perished outer side walls
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seats fitted nearside rear and offside rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers wiper blade poor/split almost to excess?
no.plate figures incorrectly spaced almost to excess? customer advised? H1 4 RLC
oil on min.
rear air bag suspension leveling valve linkage deteriated almost to excess? lower mounting split?
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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EJ52 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 EJ52 TDX, 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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EJ52 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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