MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,665 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air suspension levelling valve insecure rod (2.4.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X 3 (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door step (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system deteriorated
front and rear diffs leaking
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/worn (3.5.1n)
hand brake reserve slightly high
side lamps flicker
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/worn (3.5.1n)
hand brake reserve slightly high
side lamps flicker
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake dics carroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SC52 EFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SC52 EFU, 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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SC52 EFU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 2003.
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