MOT Status
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak top rad hose ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-70-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak top rad hose ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak top rad hose bleed screw ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all other brake hose ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and rear crossmember (6.6.6)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake hose at nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.4e)
Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front (1.1.A.3b)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis inner face (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis outer face next to shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis outer face next to shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis inner face (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis outer face next to spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis outer face next to spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting nearside rear chassis (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear spring upper mounting bracket (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all other brake hose ferrules corroding (3.6.B.4e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and rear crossmember (6.6.6)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Chassis has fair amount of surface corrosion.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower swivel. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end has slight play .
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stone chip in A zone of windscreen under 10 mm.
Front number plate marked
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play front steering ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake pipes clamps poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front number plate marked
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play front steering ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake pipes clamps poor condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear coil springs are rusty
brake pipe clips are poor
front number plate is in a poor condition
o/s/r lower light unit is slightly loose
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear coil springs are rusty
brake pipe clips are poor
front number plate is in a poor condition
o/s/r lower light unit is slightly loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear metal brake pipes corroding
chips in windscreen
front wiper blades splitting at ends
some corrosion to chassis
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chip in windscreen
powrer steering box damp
rear brake pads low
slight play in steering
wera to front brake discs
rear brake pads low
slight play in steering
wera to front brake discs
chip in windscreen
powrer steering box damp
engine oil level on minimum mark
slight rear axle leak (pinion shaft seal)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GL52 ECE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GL52 ECE, 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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GL52 ECE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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