MOT Status
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229,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak various oil leaks on engine and diffs ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 chips (8.3.1d)
spare tyre low tread
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak various oil leaks on engine and diffs ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 chips (8.3.1d)
spare tyre low tread
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking from engine bay (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel light is on
oil leak
t.c light is on
All steel pipes to and from stability system control unit rusted
O/S/F suspension bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Steering retaining device insecure Steering box drop arm nut not locked (2.2.C.1g)
All steel pipes to and from stability system control unit rusted
O/S/F suspension bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight corrosion to o/s/r to centre section brake pipe
slight movement to n/s/f rear track rod end
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak noted engine bay area
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX53 GBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 EX53 GBY, 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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What year was EX53 GBY registered?
EX53 GBY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is EX53 GBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 GBY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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