MOT Status
ValidMileage
217,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp in headlamp body (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp in headlamp body (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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ML53 ZDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 ML53 ZDM, 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 ML53 ZDM registered?
ML53 ZDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is ML53 ZDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for ML53 ZDM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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