MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint off and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear on front track arm (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight deterioration to rear exhaust section.
Coolant leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
rear tyres tread uneven
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 TGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?
MK53 TGE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is MK53 TGE safe to buy?
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