MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive advise early repair some drips happening (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear legs around bump stops advise repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general corrosion at rear of vehicle
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Has been washed off however some spots starting to return (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Seat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a))
Both side steps corrosed and holed underneith of units
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive just under limit for failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive haft shaft seal leaking (close to excess) and noted as contaminating inside edge of tyre, brake disc back plate and suspension components. No contamination currently noted to brake pads or disc, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive haft shaft seal leaking (close to excess) and noted as contaminating inside edge of tyre, brake disc back plate and suspension components. No contamination currently noted to brake pads or disc, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside undersealed
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak
front driveshaft leaking oil
oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front driveshafts leaking oil n/s and o/s/f
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake lines are showing rust in spots
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
brake lines are showing rust in spots
engine looks wet offside rear at top?
front service brake imbalance is a bit high
fuel flap will not close properly
nearside rear axle upper bump stop is missing
parking brake lever has long travel
rear brake discs look in poor conditionm rear brakes judder
rear tires are wearing on inner edges [scalloped] nearside worse
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small amount of play in drop arm and drag arm ball jionts
wipers poor
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV53 SXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 OV53 SXC, 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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OV53 SXC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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