MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed NOT ABLE TO TEST DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM BROKEN/LEAKING (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT/CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM [BROKEN/CORRODED] (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ACE LINKAGE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached BUMPER SUPPORT HEAVILY CORRODED (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG AND ALSO HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Rear back plate corroded
front radiator cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Offside Rear back plate corroded
front radiator cross member corroded
Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal sinks to floor and becomes ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit man plate states 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
x member under radiator corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r & n/s/r 1/4 panels not fully secure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of chassis behind front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/r & n/s/r 1/4 panels not fully secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
steering box is damp with oil
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
steering box is damp with oil
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting N/S/R and O/S/R (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
high tone horn inop
nsf wiper smearing slightly
transfer/gearbox oil leak
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
high tone horn inop
nsf wiper smearing slightly
transfer/gearbox oil leak
Oil leak
oil leak from os of engine
oil leak from transfer box
spare tyre tread below legal limit
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
oil leak from os of engine
oil leak from transfer box
spare tyre tread below legal limit
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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FA03 KWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 FA03 KWG, 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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FA03 KWG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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