MOT Status
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151,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner floor/chassis mount holed not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas throughout also various weld repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Gearbox (5.1.2 (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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
slight corrosion under vehicle
under vehicle undersealed and wax oiled
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
wax oil needed
Brake pipe excessively corroded front and rear may clean up (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
wax oil needed
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear wiper and washer not working.
rear wiper and washer not working.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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PN53 NKL 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 72%.
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 PN53 NKL, 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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PN53 NKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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