MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to all under the body and suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres perished in tread
Ferals very rusty on flexy brake hose
N/s track rod end boot poor condition
O/s N/s chassis very rusty
Oil and water leak on engine
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front tyres perished in tread
Ferals very rusty on flexy brake hose
N/s track rod end boot poor condition
O/s N/s chassis very rusty
Oil and water leak on engine
Chassis rusty front and back
Ferrules rusty on front and rear brake hoses
N/s/f coil spring very rusty
Two transmission light flashing on dash
Chassis rusty front and back
Ferrules rusty on front and rear brake hoses
N/s/f coil spring very rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Two transmission light flashing on dash
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Chassis corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear pads appear thin
Wipers poor
transmission warning lights flashing
Rear suspension uneven
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holes in chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holes in chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit of wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corrosion all over rear chassis members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holes in chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On the limit of wear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Holes in chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the limit of wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit of wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corrosion all over rear chassis members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front lower ball joints boots poor condition
Ferrell on all brake hoses very rusty
Metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak on engine
Rear door step very rusty
both front anti roll bar link lower boot poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front lower ball joints boots poor condition
Ferrell on all brake hoses very rusty
Metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak on engine
Rear door step very rusty
both front anti roll bar link lower boot poor condition
Both front lower ball joint boots split
Oil leak on engine o/s
Play in both track rod ends
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Both front lower ball joint boots split
Oil leak on engine o/s
Play in both track rod ends
Brake hoses deteriorated
Chassis corroded towards rear on both sides
Fuel filter damp
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in all steering trackrod ends and drag link ends
Slight play in front lower balljoints
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight play in front lower balljoints
Brake hoses deteriorated
Chassis corroded towards rear on both sides
Fuel filter damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in all steering trackrod ends and drag link ends
Front ball joint boots deteriorated
Nearside front tyre perished, nail in tyre
Play in offside front trackrod end
Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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PL52 XAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2003.
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