MOT Status
ValidMileage
185,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear chassis corroded
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside rear back plate damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK53 TDO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 MK53 TDO, 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 MK53 TDO registered?
MK53 TDO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is MK53 TDO safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK53 TDO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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