MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play in both rear drop links
both front inner wings starting to corrode
both rear bump stops missing
oil leaks
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front inner wings starting to corrode
both rear bump stops missing
oil leaks
slight play in both lower ball joints
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
slight play in nsf top suspension ball joints
front radiater support corroded
general corrosion on under side of vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking fuel block on side of cylinder head (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play attached to steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front radiater support corroded
Small leak from fuel filter
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise engine oil leak offside front
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
advise engine oil leak offside front
advise grease around visible part of nearside rear brake caliper ,unable to see pads
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear diff leaking /centre diff leaking
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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MT53 LZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 MT53 LZB, 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 MT53 LZB registered?
MT53 LZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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