MOT Status
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210,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody under sealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust emitting excessive smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on arm (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on arm (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around flexi hose mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle front bush starting to de bond (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated could also be parking brake light (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush cracking and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shocker bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both rear air bag mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive showing sign of corroded around abs pump area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear step corroded
roof rack corroded and has holes in it
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bot rear axle front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside headlight damp
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
windscreen scratched
Offside headlight damp
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
oil leak
windscreen scratched
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
centrel locking faulty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
centrel locking faulty
unable to check 3rd row of seat belts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear bump stop missing
nearside and offside wiper blades split
oil leak from auto gearbox
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG53 VTW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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