MOT Status
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255,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside front lower balljoint boot worn
steering box has seepage
underbody suspensions and chassis corrode
Offside Front Lower balljoint boot worn
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
brake pipes coerroded
underbody,suspension and chassis corroded
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pipes corroded
underbody,suspension and chassis badly corroded,some areas weak
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box weeping
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box weeping
front bumper support badly corroded
underbody and chassis corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
offside front tyre sidewall damaged ;
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
windscreen chipped to limits
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN53 UKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 HN53 UKE, 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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HN53 UKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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