MOT Status
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158,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering pump damp with oil
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Small chip in windscreen out side zone `A`
Front slight play detected in steering/suspension
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine bay covers and under r covers fitted obscuring some components
Front slight play detected in steering/suspension
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine bay covers and under r covers fitted obscuring some components
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in screen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in screen
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front axle oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm approx (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
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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MW53 VFM 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 MW53 VFM, 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 MW53 VFM registered?
MW53 VFM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 2003.
Is MW53 VFM safe to buy?
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