MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal anti-slip worn
exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
brake pedal anti slip worn
exhaust front to rear joint rusty
Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight engine oil leak
Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail height sensor (2.4.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty
rear suspension bump stops missing
boyh rear suspension bump stops missing
off side rear suspension hight sensor arm has slight crack
Condensation N/S/R upper lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/R bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Condensation N/S/R upper lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/R bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear axle upper bump stop missing on nearside
trailer fog lamp is inoperative
underside of vehicle and various steel pipes are showing corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear axle upper bump stop missing on nearside
trailer fog lamp is inoperative
underside of vehicle and various steel pipes are showing corrosion
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake judder nearside front
front brake pads look like they are getting low
park brake lever has slightly long travel
stone chips in front windscreen
center rear seat belt is slow to return
horn sounds a bit weak
nearside rear rumble seat tilt back handle is broken
offside front brakes are binding very slightly
offside rear axle bump stop is missing
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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RA53 FYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RA53 FYJ, 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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RA53 FYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 2003.
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