MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,634 miAbove average mileage for this year
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N/S/F Bump stop missing
N/S/R Bump stop missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Bump stop missing
O/S/R Bump stop missing
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/F Bump stop missing
N/S/R Bump stop missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Bump stop missing
O/S/R Bump stop missing
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear seat belts not checked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
bolt missing out of front propshaft
oil leak on engine
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R53 KUB, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R53 KUB registered?
R53 KUB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R53 KUB safe to buy?
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