MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering box has a slight oil leak oil on drop arm (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak oil on drop arm (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
clutch noisey in operation
exhasut system corroded
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
fuel filter corroded
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
wipers starting to smear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
clutch noisey in operation
exhasut system corroded
front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded
fuel filter corroded
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
wipers starting to smear
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust sys corroded
front and rear floorrs and chassis rails corroded
front diff and gearbox leaking oil
plastic trims shields and guards covering some p[etscribed areas
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust sys corroded
front and rear floorrs and chassis rails corroded
front diff and gearbox leaking oil
plastic trims shields and guards covering some p[etscribed areas
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front and rear chassis rails and body mounts are corroded
front brake discs very warn and pads appear low
front diff leaking oil
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front and rear chassis rails and body mounts are corroded
front brake discs very warn and pads appear low
front diff leaking oil
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Plastic trims/gaurds and sheilds are covering some prescribed areas
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
damp at power steering box
offside rear brake flexi slight twist
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
plastic trims shields and guards covering some peracribed areas
rear fuel filter corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL52 MWV 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 GL52 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 2003.
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