MOT Status
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201,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Reverse lenses cover damaged - Not affecting correct colour
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring/Suspension mounting areas - Both NSR & OSR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Reverse lenses cover damaged - Not affecting correct colour
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring/Suspension mounting areas - Both NSR & OSR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Coolant leak
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear seats 6 and 7 are in stored position along with designated seatbelts. unable to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Road wheel fixings not compatible All 4 (5.2.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
centre brake light n/w
metal brake pipes corroded in various places
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
n/s/reverse light n/w
o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit
rear wiper blade split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
airbag warning light on
brake warning light on
centre brake light n/w
metal brake pipes corroded in various places
n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall
n/s/reverse light n/w
o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit
rear wiper blade split
t/c warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in O/S/F tyre Nail in N/S/R tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box slightly weaping
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in O/S/F tyre Nail in N/S/R tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box slightly weaping
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to inspect N/S/R seat belt properly duo to childseat
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MC53 CWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 MC53 CWX, 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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MC53 CWX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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