MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery live terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
slight corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
slight corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear, lower (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear, above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine oil leak.
rear chassis corroding.
steering drop arm ball joint has slight play
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside rear outer brake pad worn to the limit.
surface corrosion rear of chassis.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside rear outer brake pad worn to the limit.
surface corrosion rear of chassis.
General surface corrosion on rear of chassis
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear tyres detriorating with age
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
General surface corrosion on rear of chassis
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
rear tyres detriorating with age
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL52 VNM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 PL52 VNM, 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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PL52 VNM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2003.
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