MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both links (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe union leaking at filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ53 UEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NJ53 UEH, 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 UEH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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