MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear light lens damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear light lens damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pad missing (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
active cornering enhancement warning light on
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking active cornering enhancement (5.3.5 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
active cornering enhancement warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
multiple rear suspension bushes worn
rear of chassis corroded
spare wheel loose but secure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to suspension and chassis on rear of vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to suspension and chassis on rear of vehicle
Nearside Front wheel nut different size
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ace pipes corroded
rear tail gate handle sticking
Fuel pipe union leaking front fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Front wheel nut different size
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ace pipes corroded
rear tail gate handle sticking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside 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)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ace antiroll bar pipes very corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ace antiroll bar pipes very corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear reg plate slightly delaminated
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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FH53 ZCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 FH53 ZCO, 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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FH53 ZCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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