MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s an n/s rear end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s an n/s rear chassis members (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers etc fitted, limiting view
front lower bumper support bracket corroded
n/s running board support member corroded
o/s reverse light not working
o/s/r bump stop missing
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s an n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s an n/s front end links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s an n/s rear end links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre and rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s an n/s rear chassis members (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers etc fitted, limiting view
front lower bumper support bracket corroded
n/s running board support member corroded
o/s reverse light not working
o/s/r bump stop missing
service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play recommend replace (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre]rear chassis members, near rear shock absorber mounting points (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.6.6)
engine covers etc fitted, limiting view
n/s running board, support structure deteriorated
o/s reverse light not working
o/s/r bump stop rubber missing
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s main beam on, when should be dip beam (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Covers fitted
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
n/s/r bump stop is missing.
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r bump stop is missing.
N/s/f tyre is perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
N/s/f tyre is perished
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filter area damp
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF53 OPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 HF53 OPL, 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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HF53 OPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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