MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning full beam (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also repaired, various parts across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning full beam (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also repaired, various parts across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear axle lower out of the 3,slight play in panard linkage rose joint
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear hub seal leak
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt hub to axle joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front engine oil leak
child seats fitted,,n/s/r,centre rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front engine oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
child seats fitted,,n/s/r,centre rear
offside and nearside side door steps corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
secound row passanger seats in stowed position
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
secound row passanger seats in stowed position
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system surface rust
rear differential oily
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
dampness around gearbox
oil around rear differential
slight play draglink ends
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s front shock absorber bottom rubbers poor
small crack in windscreen n/s
both rear tyres getting low/ perished
child seats fitted to rear/ seat belts checked as best as possible
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres getting low/ perished
child seats fitted to rear/ seat belts checked as best as possible
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FN53 NLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 FN53 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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