MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, chassis legs corroded, brake pads wearing low
slight play in rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
oil leak, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, chassis legs corroded, brake pads wearing low
slight play in rack
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in both drag link ends
Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak various ()
front windscreen wiper linkage worn does clear ok
rusty on underside
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak various ()
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresh (removed) (8.3.1e)
front windscreen wiper linkage worn does clear ok
rusty on underside
Offside sill step poorly secured
boot laiden unable to check rear most seat belts
damp on fuel filler pipes
front & rear link bar covers splitting
front brake pads low
fuel filter housing damp
oil leaks
rear brake discs poor & pads low
rear bump stops missing
slight play steering box drop arm joint
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure filter housing (7.2.1)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door step (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shocker & spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind shocker & spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wots arm lower bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)
Offside sill step poorly secured
boot laiden unable to check rear most seat belts
both rear body panels poorly secured
damp on fuel filler pipes
front & rear link bar covers splitting
front brake pads low
fuel filter housing damp
oil leaks
rear brake discs poor & pads low
rear bump stops missing
slight play steering box drop arm joint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN53 NUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 PN53 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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