MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside and nearside of rear chassis corroded
Both centre sections of chassis surface corroded
N/S/R Section of chassis surface corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R Light lens cracked
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
full inspection of outer sills not carried out due to covers fitted
Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Braking system leaking union on abs pump leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
full inspection of outer sills not carried out due to covers fitted
Both front wiper blades split on ends
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Both front wiper blades split on ends
Engine has oil leak
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
both rear bump stops missing
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight roughness
O/S Brake pipe rusted at rear
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S Brake pipe rusted at rear
Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake pads worn low
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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RJ53 UTP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 RJ53 UTP, 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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RJ53 UTP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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