MOT Status
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165,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play no. one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm bar front facing (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
All 4 Tyres Perished And NSF Has Nails Unrepairable
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel filter damp
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all tyre sidewalls/treads cracking
both front tyres and offside rear tyres worn close to limits
headlamp aims lower limits
nearside wiper blade splitting
recom replacement tyres
sill and upper engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all tyre sidewalls/treads cracking
both front tyres and offside rear tyres worn close to limits
headlamp aims lower limits
nearside wiper blade splitting
recom replacement tyres
sill and upper engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
headlamp aims on lower limits
o/s front tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )
partial sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
poor pattern n/s headlamp aim
slight irregular wear/feel at o/s rear tyre
slight scoring at brake discs o/s front and o/s rear
slight tyre cracking at o/s front, n/s front and o/s rear
both front tyres slighty perished
fuel filter slighty damp
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
headlamp aim on lower limits
slight sidewall cracking o/s front and o/s rear tyres
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
headlamp aim on lower limits
n/s headlamp pattern poor (not severe)
slight sidewall cracking o/s front and o/s rear tyres
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW52 DNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 MW52 DNJ, 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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MW52 DNJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 February 2003.
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