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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front hub oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox leak
n/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/f tyre waering on edge
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 FAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LD53 FAU, 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 FAU registered?
LD53 FAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is LD53 FAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LD53 FAU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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