MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play closest front of car (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reverse light damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear mud flap brackets on both sides are corroded and bottom of quarter panels are detached but still secure and not part of the main structure
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
exhaust hangers and joins corroded but secure
general corrosion to chassis
side steps excessively corroded but secure, sills not visible
washer jets slightly blocked but still effectively clearing windscreen
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S Rear light lense repaired with tape
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S Rear light lense repaired with tape
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded near side inner and outer on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and offside rear inner chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Rear inner exhaust joint corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear reversing light damaged
Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge [stepped ]
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play behind axle (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded near side inner and outer on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and offside rear inner chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Rear inner exhaust joint corroded
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear reversing light damaged
Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge [stepped ]
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
condensation in offside front headlight,
oil leak from engine and gearbox
Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
condensation in offside front headlight,
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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG53 VPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 LG53 VPL, 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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LG53 VPL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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