MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of chassis to body anchor points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front bumper bracket corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded
Nearside Rear chassis mounting bracket corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear chassis leg slightly corroded
Offside Rear chassis mounting bracket corroded
Front bumper bracket corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded
Nearside Rear chassis mounting bracket corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear chassis leg slightly corroded
Offside Rear chassis mounting bracket corroded
Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all under body coated in wax oil
engine covers fitted
sills have plastic trim covers
under trays fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filter corroded
full chassis heavily corroded
n/s front outer door handel sticking
wiper arms worn
o/s front wiper arm box worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
full chassis heavily corroded
n/s rear outer door handel sticking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
full chassis heavily corroded
n/s rear outer door handel sticking
o/s front wiper arm box worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
full chassis heavily corroded
n/s rear outer door handel sticking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
full chassis heavily corroded
n/s rear outer door handel sticking
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 EEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FG53 EEV, 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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FG53 EEV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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