MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
frount dics required on both sides
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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RV53 SYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 RV53 SYW, 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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RV53 SYW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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