MOT Status
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196,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both mid rear very corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front number plate deteriorated recommend replacement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both mid rear very corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front number plate deteriorated recommend replacement
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front no plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
mid body mountings corroding recommend repair
both sides mid body mountings corroding
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
several body mounts corroded and n/s inner wing
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING & REAR PADS WEARING LOW
CENTRE BODY MOUNTS CORRODING
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BOLTS SLIGHTLY LOOSE
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver advised me of an intermitent fault to ABS
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis sections (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit feed pipe has a light misting of oil
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behined anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shockabsorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush at differential (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis close to limits (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit feed pipe has a light misting of oil
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear anti roll bar hydraulic system has been disconected due to pipe failure
rear of chassis corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear anti roll bar hydraulic system has been disconected due to pipe failure
rear of chassis corroded
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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PN53 TCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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