MOT Status
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170,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated central bearing has advanced play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
sills corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
nearside front wheel arch slight damage
small chip lower windscreen
Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
small chip lower windscreen
nearside front wheel arch slight damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front bumper corner is damaged
Nearside Front tyre is cut on outer wall
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front plastic wheelarch taped over damage
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre and offside front tyre worn on outside edges of tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped above nearside chassis rail (3.6.B.1)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights not working (1.9.4)
Nearside Front tyre and offside front tyre worn on outside edges of tread
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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LG53 GWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 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 LG53 GWS, 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 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was LG53 GWS registered?
LG53 GWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2012.
Is LG53 GWS safe to buy?
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