MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated near max travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
descent and traction controll lights are on
front and rear registration plates are delaminating
front service brake discs are well dished
nearside rear passenger door will not open from outside of vehicle
offside front headlamp loose at bottom of unit
offside rear axle upper bump stop missing
offside rear load level sensor link is distorted
power steering reservour insecure
seat belt buckle is missing from nearside rear occasional use seat unit
slight play steering box area
stone-chips in front windscreen
underside of engine oiley front to rear?
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
descent and traction controll lights are on
front and rear registration plates are delaminating
front service brake discs are well dished
nearside rear passenger door will not open from outside of vehicle
offside rear axle upper bump stop missing
offside rear load level sensor link is distorted
power steering reservour insecure
seat belt buckle is missing from nearside rear occasional use seat unit
stone-chips in front windscreen
underside of engine oiley front to rear?
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
front and rear registration plates are delaminating
nearside front drag link adjuster has a lot of thread showing
nearside front shocker bush in poor condition [debonding]
nearside rear door hard to open from outside vecicle
nearside rear rumble seat belt buckle is missing [occasional use seat]
offside rear rumble seat back reluctant to lock into an upright position
oil dripping off of bottom rear of engine
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
front and rear registration plates are delaminating
nearside front shocker bush in poor condition [debonding]
nearside rear door hard to open from outside vecicle
nearside rear rumble seat belt buckle is missing [occasional use seat]
oddside front tire sidewall scuffed
offside rear rumble seat back reluctant to lock into an upright position
oil dripping off of bottom rear of engine
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside front and rear tyre side wall cracked no cord exposed
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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LC53 OSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LC53 OSE, 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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LC53 OSE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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