MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
lower radiator support corroded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
lower radiator support corroded
oil leak from offside rear hub
engine oil level low
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
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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ML53 ZDW 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 70.8%.
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 ML53 ZDW, 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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ML53 ZDW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.
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