MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member under rad rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH DOOR STEPS ARE RUSTY SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVISORY ONLY
Coil spring corroded ALL REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION AND REQ POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSI FRONT AXLE HOLE MARKED WITH CRYON (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced BRAKET BROKEN MARKED WITH CRYON (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected MARKED WITH CRYON CHECK ALL CHASSI AFTER STEAM CLEAN ALL RUSTY WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BACK MAIN CHASSI NEAR BOTH TOW BRAKETS MARKED WITH CRYON (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH DOOR STEPS ARE RUSTY SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVISORY ONLY
Coil spring corroded ALL REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION AND REQ POLISH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o/s/r tyres close to wear markers change soon (5.2.3 (e))
both door step runner brakets are rusty eak req removing or repairing before next year or barb they going to drop off strong advise wax oil grease now through out
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and o/s/r tyres close to wear markers change soon (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both door step runner brakets are rusty eak req removing or repairing before next year or barb they going to drop off strong advise wax oil grease now through out
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
wax oil needed
Slight run out on nearside rear brake disc
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Centre brake pipes corroded
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Centre brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
rear suspension pipes corroded
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
rear suspension pipes corroded
Oil leak
centre brake light out
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
tyres wearing unevenly
tyres wearing unevenly
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 KWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 PK53 KWC, 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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PK53 KWC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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