MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody/ Chassis structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust mounts corroded
slight weap from fuel filter
Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody / Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody / Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Lower Suspension ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/chassis (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust clamps and mountings corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis legs (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis legs (6.6.6)
exhaust mounts & clamps corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
nearside rear chassis corroding.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
nearside rear chassis corroding.
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads starting to get low
rear numberplate deteriated
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads starting to get low
rear numberplate deteriated
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KF53 SZP 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 82.1%.
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 KF53 SZP, 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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KF53 SZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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