MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
Rear REAR SEAT BELTS NOT ACCESSIBLE AT TIME OF TEST VEHICLE LOADED.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW (APPROX 2-3K)
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW (APPROX 2-3K)
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT (UNDER BONNET)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING BALL JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT (UNDER BONNET)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre stop lamp not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Bump stops missing
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Bump stops missing
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Both side front axle ball joint have slight play
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LD53 FAM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 LD53 FAM, 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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What year was LD53 FAM registered?
LD53 FAM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.
Is LD53 FAM safe to buy?
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