MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER BODY CORROSION
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre rear lamp not working
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre rear lamp not working
brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Engine oil leak
Front brake pads are worn low
Gear box oil leak
Nearside track rod end is worn
Rear brake pads are worn low
Engine oil leak
Front brake pads are worn low
Gear box oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside track rod end is worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake pads are worn low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
long travel to clutch pedal
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system is slightly deteriorated
Long travel to clutch pedal
n/s/f wheel has slight play
steering damper has slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres low
front windscreen has chip in zone A but not obstruckting view
Nearside Rear 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)
all front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
offside front brake starting to bind
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD53 JTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 JTY, 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 JTY registered?
LD53 JTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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