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1/2 rear number plate bulb out
front axle has slight oil leaks - from diff and offside driveshaft seal
nearside front tyre perished/cracking
rear brake pads becoming worn
nearside front tyre becoming perished - sidewall
rear suspension WATTS LINKAGE worn (knocking) - recommend replacement
slight oil leaks - front diff, offside front drive shaft seal
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (HOLE) very close to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by sidelight (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (HOLE) very close to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid level low
nearside front tyre becoming perished - sidewall
offside rear brake pads becoming worn
rear suspension 'WATTS linkage' has slight play
slight oil leaks - front diff, offside front driveshaft seal
front bumper - lower cross member/support corroded, breaking up
nearside rear mudflap bracket corroded/broken off (likely to fall off)
offside front driveshaft seal leaking slightly
rear 'WATTS' linkage has slight play
slight oil leak
front bumper - lower cross member/support - corroded, breaking up
rear 'WATTS' linkage has slight play
slight oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn and just cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 steering bar (rear) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front bumper - lower cross member/support - corroded, breaking up
rear 'WATTS' linkage has slight play
slight oil leak
front bumper - lower cross member corroded
nearside and offside rear - suspension radius arms (front bushes) becoming weak/perished
offside rear antiroll bar link worn
rear 'watts' linkage has slight play
steering bar (rear) offside trackrod end- dust cover deteriorated/split
condensation in offside front headlamp
front bumper (lower cross member) corroded
offside rear brake disc (back plate) corroded/breaking up
steering bar (rear) - track rod end rubber dust covers deteriorated/starting to split
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front panhard rod has excessive play/movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
condensation in offside front headlamp
front bumper (lower cross member) corroded
offside rear brake disc (back plate) corroded/breaking up
steering bar (rear) - track rod end rubber dust covers deteriorated/starting to split
front bumper (lower cross member ) becomming corroded
hand brake lever travel becomming excessive
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Inner Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (chalked) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes on n/s under bonnet corroded o/s n/s very rear brake pipes corroded fuel filter corroded leak on rear diff
CHILD SEATS FITTED IN THE REAR,CORROSION ON EXHAUST,FRONT PADS LOW...
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 NLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FN53 NLV, 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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FN53 NLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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