MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,203 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear tyres edges worn
Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
rear tyres edges worn
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear chassis rusted
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear chassis rusted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front tyre worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
wipers condition
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
perishing to tyres outter walls around bead areas
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 VUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 LG53 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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