MOT Status
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217,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE CORRODED
vehicle front and rear bumpers modified
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s chassis rails corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s chassis rails corroded
Horn not working properly right button on steering wheel (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake shields deteriorating /corrosion
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
coil springs slight corrosion
fuel tank mounting/strap corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mount area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area inside engine bay marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mount area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mount area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area inside engine bay marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mount area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount area marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working properly right button on steering wheel (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake shields deteriorating /corrosion
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
coil springs slight corrosion
fuel tank mounting/strap corroding
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer Edge
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch & Mudflap Support Bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch & Mudflap Support Bracket (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Fuel Tank Mounting To Chassis Corroded
Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()
Oil leak ()
Surface Corrosion On Offside & Nearside Chassis Rails
Body has slight corrosion engine bay wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear mud flap heavily corroded insecure and foot step rail heavily corrode advise replace
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to box (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Body has slight corrosion engine bay wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear mud flap heavily corroded insecure and foot step rail heavily corrode advise replace
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJZ 3520 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FJZ 3520, 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 FJZ 3520 registered?
FJZ 3520 is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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