MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,086 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S FRONT TO REAR ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
high level stop lamp not illuminating possibly disconnected
nearside headlamp adjustment broken
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
high level stop lamp not illuminating possibly disconnected
nearside headlamp adjustment broken
offside headlamp adjustment not operating
Front diff pinion seal leaking
Rear diff pinion seal leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear wiper split and motor failed
Front diff pinion seal leaking
Rear diff pinion seal leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
rear number plate lamp lens corroded/dim
rear number plate lamp lens corroded/dim
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SD53 NEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SD53 NEF, 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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SD53 NEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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