MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Radiator cross member slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Hun seal slight weepage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear hub area damp
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both nearside tyre walls have slight curb damage.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front springs corroded.
Rear prop shaft drive flange rubber starting to split.
Stone chip in windscreen.
Various oil leaks.
Various patches of corrosion under vehicle.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both nearside tyre walls have slight curb damage.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn.
Front springs corroded.
Front wiper blades smearing.
Handbrake travel long.
Metal brake pipes at rear slight corrosion.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear brake discs worn.
Rear propshaft rubber starting to split.
Stone chip in windscreen.
Various oil leaks.
Both headlamp lenses faded.
Front radius arm bushes chassis end starting to split.
Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
Front windows tinted.
Play in steering.
Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to crack.
Rear radius arm bushes chassis end starting to perish.
Steering box leaking slightly.
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing with in 30cm of brake servo/master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front windows tinted
Both headlamp lenses faded
Front radius arm bushes chassis end staring to perish
Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Play in steering
Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to crack.
Rear radius arm bushes chassis end starting to perish
Steering box leaking oil slightly
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting strong advise.both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting strong advise.both rear chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))
chips on screen
light surface rust
n/s/r tyre nail & slightly perished
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
oil leaks (engine, gearbox & diff)
power steering box damp
power steering slightly notchy
suspension boots & bushes perished & split
wipers smeary
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Driver's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)
chips on screen
light surface rust
n/s/r tyre nail & slightly perished
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
oil leaks (engine, gearbox & diff)
power steering box damp
power steering slightly notchy
suspension boots & bushes perished & split
wipers smeary
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
chassis has corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chassis has corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded
front discs worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
light corrosion to chassis. exhaust and some body mountings
n/s rear bump stop missing
small oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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GV53 ZHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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