MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy under seal to rear chassis
surface corrosion to chassis
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
heavy under seal to rear chassis
surface corrosion to chassis
slight oil leak steering box
corrosion both side rear chassis legs
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S/R indicator lamp has water ingress
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear chassis n/s +o/s next to fuel tank slightly swollen/corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front cross member holed & corroded
Rear section of exhause deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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FD53 LSK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FD53 LSK, 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 FD53 LSK registered?
FD53 LSK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is FD53 LSK safe to buy?
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