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148,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear rear chassis covered in underseal
Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis covered in underseal
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis covered in underseal
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear mudguard insecure
chassi corroded
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear and nearside rear chassis legs corroded
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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PJ53 ZWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 PJ53 ZWH, 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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PJ53 ZWH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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