MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
light corrsion
Rear boot floor heavy corrsion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear boot floor heavy corrsion
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills coorsion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both out rigers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn control insecure Left side (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Actuator to Flexi hose - corroded at bottom union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop link joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/condentated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper wheel arch/within door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS Pump to Flexi hose - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop link end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Bump stop missing
oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
rear brake backplates corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ53 WCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HJ53 WCT, 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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HJ53 WCT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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