MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front bumper reinforcer corroded and holed
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
all brake back plates corroded
under side components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired instant gasket filling hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis split (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
advise chassis corroded
advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge
advise o/s n/s front tyres side walls
advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge
advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded
advise o/s n/s rear tyres side walls
advise o/s n/s sill corroded
advise rear step corroded
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
advise chassis corroded
advise n/s rear tyre worn inner edge
advise o/s n/s front tyres side walls
advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge
advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded
advise o/s n/s rear tyres side walls
advise o/s n/s sill corroded
advise rear step corroded
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)
Oil leak
advise chassis corroded
advise n/s rear tyre side wall
advise o/s n/s front tyres side walls
advise o/s rear sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
advise chassis corroded
advise n/s rear tyre side wall
advise o/s n/s front tyres side walls
advise o/s rear sill corroded
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
advise chassis corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
advise chassis corroded
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
O/S front tyre worn on inside edge
surface corrosion brake pipes
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY53 FKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY53 FKB, 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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FY53 FKB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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