MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
298,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front cross member has corroded away
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner wings have holes in them through to the floor
both rear light cluster lens are cracked
both side steps are corroded
both rear light clusters are damaged
both side steps are corroded
the front cross member is corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner wings are corroded and have holes in them
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner wings are corroded and have holes in them
both rear light clusters are damaged
both side steps are corroded
the front cross member is corroded
Front cross member is corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has a hole in it
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting/turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner wheel arch has a hole in it
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting/turret (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil leak
Oil leak
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cracking to front number plate
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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HD53 EAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 HD53 EAJ, 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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HD53 EAJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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