MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
tyre tread depths low in places
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
tyre tread depths low in places
n/s/r axle oil leak starting near brakes.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
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 HJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 EX53 HJA, 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 HJA registered?
EX53 HJA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is EX53 HJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX53 HJA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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