MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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age related corrosion on vehicle underside
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch to wing edge behind ABS Pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch to wing edge behind ABS Pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
brake test not carried out due to condition of O/S Front pads
corrosion to both rear chassis rails near spring/air bag seat
oil leak from transfer box
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak from transfer box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no rear seats fitted
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight wear in lower steering column UJ
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
rear chassis starting to corrode
no rear seats fitted
rear chassis starting to corrode
no rear seats fitted
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
rear chassis starting to corrode
sill covers fitted
no rear seats fitted
rear chassis starting to corrode
sill covers fitted
nearside rear tyre getting low
no rear seats fitted at time of test
sill covers fitted
handbrake travel high †unable to see brake pads †oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ53 UEG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NJ53 UEG, 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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NJ53 UEG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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