MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,268 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front arms ball joint boots deteriorating
Chassis heavily corroded and under sealed
Offside Front Arm bush deteriorating
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Arm bush deteriorating
Oil leak
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Underside components corroding
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle underside and components corroded
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle underside and components corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced badly corroded at rear chasses at eye hook (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced before axle slightly corroded small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg swollen but not split/holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush separated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play crimped end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
FAN BELT SQUEALING
FLANGE BETWEEN CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST BOLTS AND NUTS CORRODED
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR ACE PIPES CORRODED (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear CHASSIS LEG SWOLLEN BUT NOT HOLED
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING
rear brake pipe's coated in grease
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake pipe's coated in grease
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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LR53 UOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LR53 UOH, 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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LR53 UOH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is LR53 UOH safe to buy?
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