MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.08 avg ppm vs limit 2.00 ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier has studs protruding that may cause injury.
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded and covered in underseal
Towbar electrics not working.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
slight movement n/s/f headlamp mounting (aim not affected)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight movement n/s/f headlamp mounting (aim not affected)
all brake pipes corroded
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
all brake pipes corroded
oil leak on diff
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak on diff
oil leak on engine
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 DVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 FV53 DVR, 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 FV53 DVR registered?
FV53 DVR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is FV53 DVR safe to buy?
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