MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
oil leak
oil leak rear main ?
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
oil leak
oil leak rear main ?
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv gator insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to inspect (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to inspect (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability height adjustment arm broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
slight corrosion to offside rear chassis
step brackets corroding vehicle underside wax oiled
Rear door step holed and corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear door step holed and corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis heavily corroded in places
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
chassis heavily corroded in places
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres cracking between the pattens
hand brake very high in travel
unable to test nearside sealt belt due to child seat fitted
unable to test rear boot seat belts seats folded away
unable to test rear centre seat belt due to seat cover
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
both front tyres cracking between the pattens
hand brake very high in travel
rear diff seal leaking
unable to test nearside sealt belt due to child seat fitted
unable to test rear boot seat belts seats folded away
unable to test rear centre seat belt due to seat cover
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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 VDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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