MOT Status
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109,845 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perrished and cracking
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perrished and cracking
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis very rusty (6.1.A.1)
engine covers fitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine covers fitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
advise both rear tyres perrished and cracking
advise n/s wiper blade poor condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs worn
front brake discs slightly worn
nearside front tyre tread 2mm
offside front tyre tread on 1.6mm limit
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MD53 SJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 MD53 SJD, 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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What year was MD53 SJD registered?
MD53 SJD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is MD53 SJD safe to buy?
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