MOT Status
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177,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis seems thin in places
steering box has slight leak
ALL chassis corroded
Both inner rear wheel arches corroded and holed not within a prescribed area(multiple places )
Coolant leak
Exhaust mounting defective Centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind suspension air bag (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected Height sensor inappropriately repaired (5.3.5 (b) (i))
ALL chassis corroded
Both inner rear wheel arches corroded and holed not within a prescribed area(multiple places )
Coolant leak
Exhaust mounting defective Centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting bolt missing
Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper end middle watts linkage bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear chassis cracking
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering box has slight leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded on bottom of chassis
Nearside Rear fog not working
Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded on lower chassis
high level brake light not working
rear uj of front prop has slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (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))
Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded on bottom of chassis
Nearside Rear fog not working
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded on lower chassis
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
high level brake light not working
rear uj of front prop has slight play
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear fog not working
high level brake light not working
steering box has slight leak
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear fog not working
high level brake light not working
steering box has slight leak
Centre brake light inoperative
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From the ABS pump to the front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Panhard bush ,axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to the front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
Centre brake light inoperative
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
all brake pipes covered in underseal
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box arm nut loose (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
all brake pipes covered in underseal
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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MD03 LZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 MD03 LZX, 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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MD03 LZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 August 2003.
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