MOT Status
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164,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Long travel in hand brake lever, adjustment required
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Pitting on brake discs
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke likely to damage tester (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Added 1.5 litres 15/30 engine oil
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Burning oil (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Cross member bolts missing/loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First flange loose/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure Hanger not connected (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Added 1.5 litres 15/30 engine oil
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Burning oil (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Cross member bolts missing/loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases First flange loose/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Wiper arm pivot seized...not sitting flat to screen at bottom of sweep
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns and os rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns and os rear chassis at rear shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting ns and os rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake binding
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os with areas of heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x - member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play connected to idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear underbody corrosion
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play connected to idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear underbody corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear and osf tyres close to limit
surface corrosion on brake pipes etc
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FB53 GGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FB53 GGV, 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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FB53 GGV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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