MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passenger seats missing at time of test
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
passenger seats missing at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f door doesnot open from outside
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
n/s/f door does not open from outside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
crack in screen zone B
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 GVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 GVA, 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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FV53 GVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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