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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive heavy undersealed underneath and repair work (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner wheel arches repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
strange smell in car very hard to check inside due to smell
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by axle breather holed and chassis deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both o/s n/s inner wings by abs pump and brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering drop arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s n/s chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
surface rusting to underside of vehicle
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s n/s lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s chassis rails and outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
surface rusting along both chassis rails also rusting on both o/s n/s front inner wings under bonnet
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over rear axle by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over rear axle by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
surface rusting along both chassis rails also rusting on both o/s n/s front inner wings under bonnet
Fluid leak, but not excessive water/anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s uppers and lowers (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s rear dust cover/back plate corroded
surface rusting to both chassis rails
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring support (5.3.6 (a) (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 spring support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive water/anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both o/s n/s uppers and lowers (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s rear dust cover/back plate corroded
surface rusting to both chassis rails
slight surface rusting on both chassis rails
rear step corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker support/air bag support (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear step corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bar front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s rear tie bar front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both o/s n/s rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both o/s n/s rear chassis rails by fuel tank corroded
Some deposits of fuel from repair
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear window broken
Rear window broken
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PK53 VBN 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 PK53 VBN, 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 VBN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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