MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension warning light on dash but no fault found
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension warning light on dash but no fault found
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 points before and afterr body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside mirror glass loose.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front wiper blades smeary.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear chassis corroded within 30cm of body mounting but not seriously weakened.
Offside reverse light lens missing.
Rear chassis exessivly corroded but not likely to affect suspension, steering or brakes.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Various metal pipes under vehicle corroded.
Wipers opperation poor, but can be parked with ease.
Fuel visable on gearbox and cross member.
engine damp with oil
exhaust hangers corroded
exhaust system corroded
front protection bar damaged
fuel on underside of vehicle
fuel pipes corroded
gearbox damp with oil
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
o/s/r chassis leg distorted and corroded
rear brake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules
slight play in drag link
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine damp with oil
exhaust hangers corroded
exhaust system corroded
front protection bar damaged
fuel on underside of vehicle
fuel pipes corroded
gearbox damp with oil
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
o/s/r chassis leg distorted and corroded
rear brake flexi pipes corroded at ferrules
slight play in drag link
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filter rusty
high level stop lamp inop
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
surface corrsion b/pipes, o/s/r and n/s/r
o/s/r bump stop becoming adrift
under side of vehicle rusty in places
front buper damaged n/s
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front buper damaged n/s
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FP53 OPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FP53 OPW, 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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FP53 OPW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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