MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings missing BUMP STOP (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab mounting fixings missing BUMP STOP MISSING (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings missing BUMP STOP MISSING (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both near tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
hydraulic suspension pipes corroding
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
hydraulic suspension pipes corroding
Surface rust evident, under body, brake, steering & suspension parts noted.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Various areas corrosion noted.
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
REar chassis damaged & holed (exhaust chaffing)
REar exhaust fouling on chassis.
Various areas corrosion noted.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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PE53 VHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 PE53 VHJ, 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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PE53 VHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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