MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front slight oil leak
Front slight water leak
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg in rear suspension prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Top ball joint has seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Staining on fuel tank - no leak apparent
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner face of NSF chassis - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis inner face - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis inside radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR chassis lower face - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer face of NSF chassis - radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leak from around tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Right hand steering wheel horn push not working
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Right hand steering wheel horn push not working
Nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed/perished
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front (4.1.E.1)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
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)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint offside front (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)
Headlamp insecure nearside (1.7.3)
Headlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis inner face next to rear radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis outer face next to air suspension bellow mounting (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis (6.6.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside front (4.1.E.1)
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear nail in tread
offside rear brake pads very low
rear chassis very rusty
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear nail in tread
offside rear brake pads very low
rear chassis very rusty
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
offside reverse light lens broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
offside reverse light lens broken
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber missing
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
slight leak p/s box
surface corrosion to parts of chassis
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f rebound rubber missing
slight leak p/s box
surface corrosion to parts of chassis
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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GV53 FVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 GV53 FVB, 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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GV53 FVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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