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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear plates non reflective (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system excessive corrosion, burst under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis and body corroding
o/s/r indicator deteriorating, water ingress
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle and components general corrosion.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front nearside and offside brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE
Front nearside and offside shock absorber lower bushes - play
Front windscreen chipped
Nearside Front brake pipe to hose corroded
Nearside Front mirror glass insecure - STRONG ADVICE
Offside Front headlight glass condensation - beam image slightly diffused
Offside Rear chassis seam deteriorating
exhaust system corroded
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
Front nearside and offside brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE
Front nearside and offside shock absorber lower bushes - play
Front windscreen chipped
Nearside Front brake pipe to hose corroded
Nearside Front mirror glass insecure - STRONG ADVICE
Offside Front headlight glass condensation - beam image slightly diffused
Offside Rear chassis seam deteriorating
exhaust system corroded
oil leak from engine
Front nearside and offside shock absorber lower bushes perishing and play
Front windscreen chipped
oil leak from engine
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/R16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front nearside and offside shock absorber lower bushes perishing and play
Front windscreen chipped
oil leak from engine
chip in windscreen - STRONG ADVICE
nearside and offside front shock absorber lower bushes perishing
nearside and offside rear levelling valve lower brackets split
nearside front bumper slight damage
nearside front steering drag-link balljoint slight play
offside front headlight condensation
offside front steering box drop-arm balljoint slight play
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limit - 1.6mm - STRONG ADVICE
rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system and hanger brackets - corroded
chips in windscreen
exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded
front brake hose ferrules corroded
nearside and offside front steering control rod ball-joints - slight play
nearside front brake pipe to hose corroded
offside front headlight condensation
slight oil leak from engine
chips in windscreen
exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded
nearside front steering control arm balljoint - play
offside front steering drop arm balljoint slight play
wipers smeary
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
automatic gearbox warning lights showing fault - intermittant
chips in windscreen
exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded
nearside front steering control arm balljoint - play
offside front steering drop arm balljoint slight play
wipers smeary
chassis corroded throughout
exhaust system hanger brackets corroded
hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded
nearside front wiper smeary
offside front track rod end ball-joint slight play
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
chassis corroded throughout
exhaust system hanger brackets corroded
hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected
nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded
nearside front wiper smeary
offside front track rod end ball-joint slight play
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FG03 ZFE 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 73.1%.
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 FG03 ZFE, 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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FG03 ZFE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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