MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
brake warning lamp on
steering stiff at tickover
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
brake warning lamp on
steering stiff at tickover
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear bumpstops missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 of 2 washers inop nearside
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear bumpstops missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HG53 JGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HG53 JGF, 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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HG53 JGF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is HG53 JGF safe to buy?
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