MOT Status
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174,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and stop (4.3.3 (b))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive BORDERLINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion and slightly insecure o/s and n/s step BORDERLINE
corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rail
n/s/r and o/s/r bump stop missing
condition of n/s & o/s mirrors
corrosion on both step sills borderline
corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails borderline
handbrake travel BORDERLINE
n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
condition of n/s & o/s mirrors
corrosion on both step sills borderline
corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails borderline
handbrake travel BORDERLINE
n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear tyre condition BORDERLINE
corrosion & condition of both step sills BORDERLINE
light lenses covered in a product
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre condition BORDERLINE
Offside Front brake binding
corrosion & condition of both step sills BORDERLINE
light lenses covered in a product
ALL rear lights have a product on lens
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Step corroded & weakened
Play in steering - BORDERLINE!!
Offside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Plate not illuminated sufficiently (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension levelling valve leaking ACE valve block leaking (5.3.5 (c))
ALL rear lights have a product on lens
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg - BORDERLINE! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Step corroded & weakened
Play in steering - BORDERLINE!!
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one of two (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension levelling valve leaking acr unit leaking & RESIVOIR FLUID LEVEL LOW (5.3.5 (c))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
Offside Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting
both rear bump stops missing
corrosion on both rear chassis rails borderline
o/s step sill corroded borderline
tinted sun strip
corrosion to underside
cracks in screen
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak on engine
oil leak on rear diff seal
rear brake discs scored slightly
offside front seat is slightly insercure.
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FY53 RXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FY53 RXT, 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 RXT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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