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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body - surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seat cover loose
Oil leak ()
horn button missing
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seat cover loose
Oil leak ()
horn button missing
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear level sensor damaged
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear bump stops missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear level sensor damaged
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear bump stops missing
spare wheel defective
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust clamps rusty
rear chassis rusty
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust clamps rusty
rear chassis rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak
no rear seats fitted
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
no rear seats fitted
The engine oil level on the dip stick very low,Topped up to carry out MOT test.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 HPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 GJ53 HPU, 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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GJ53 HPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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