MOT Status
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Cross member corroded and holed.
Heavy underbody corrosion.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Cross member corroded and holed.
Heavy underbody corrosion.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front cross member corroded.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear chassis leg corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant level low
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear chassis leg corroded
Oil leak
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside rear chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Coolant level low
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear chassis leg corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front number plate poor condition
Some general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front number plate poor condition
Some general underbody corrosion
brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded and weak
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded and weak
exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake discs corroded and worn
chassis corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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MD03 NFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 NFF, 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 NFF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2003.
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