MOT Status
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129,157 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chassis corroded around rear airbag mounts/bump stop mounts (requires attention)
front and rear tyres perished/cracking/starting to split - recommend replacement
general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake component's
offside rear antiroll bar link and 'WATTS' linkage have slight play/knocking
oil leak
service brake slightly weak
chassis becoming corroded - behind rear suspension air bag mounts
front and rear tyres perished/cracking
general corrosion on underside of vehicle - chassis, suspension/brake component's
nearside front brake pads very worn - STRONG ADVIORY/RECOMMEND REPLACMENT
slight oil leak
chassis (rear quarter) corroded/weak/starting to break up - close to tow bar mounts (requires attention)
front and rear tyres perished/cracking
front brake pads worn
slight oil leak
underside of vehicle corroded - chassis, suspension/brake component's
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp led bulbs both flash (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pressure build up slow very little servo assistance (1.1.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking on outer side wall
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pressure build up slow very little servo assistance (1.1.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking on outer side wall
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension leveling switch link arm broken
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system deteriated
front coil springs corroded
rear flex brake hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system deteriated
front coil springs corroded
rear flex brake hose ferrules corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f lower ball joimt boot deteriated slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f lower ball joimt boot deteriated slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PE53 CEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 PE53 CEX, 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 PE53 CEX registered?
PE53 CEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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