MOT Status
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183,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to chassis rails
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Both front lower ball joint boots deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis rails corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Transmission warning lights illuminated on instrument cluster
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear chassis legs corroded(Fuel tank area)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear chassis legs corroded(Fuel tank area)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
universal joint worn excessively on front propshaft
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
front brake pads getting low
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LV53 VJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 LV53 VJE, 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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LV53 VJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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