MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front bumper cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear outer wheelarch panel loose
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear outer wheelarch panel loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front bumper cracked
2x rear seats not in use
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2x rear seats not in use
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front sidelight flickering slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Corrosion to rear brake discs
Slight corrosion to chassis
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Corrosion to rear brake discs
Slight corrosion to chassis
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear bump stops missng
corrosion rear chassis legs
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear bump stops missing
corrosion bot rear chassis legs
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear bump stops missing
corrosion bot rear chassis legs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre exhaust mount corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre exhaust mount corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded
rear bump stops missing
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear bump stops missing
front brake discs worn
n/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge
n/s rear reverse light lens damaged
rear brake discs worn
slight play both forward track rod ends
slight play both o/s top and lower ball joints
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
front brake discs worn
n/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge
n/s rear brake pads appear to be worn low
n/s rear reverse light lens damaged
rear brake discs worn
rear wiper rubber worn
slight play both forward track rod ends
slight play both o/s top and lower ball joints
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wiper blades slight splits
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted
adv n/s rear door not open from outside
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted
adv n/s rear door not open from outside
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
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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FG53 UEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 UEZ, 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 FG53 UEZ registered?
FG53 UEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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