MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both steps corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both steps corroded
NSF and OSF sill end caps corroded and holed
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front to Rear brake hose x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front half shaft outer seal leaking
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
corrosion to fuel pipes
engine oil leak
high level stop light not working
hydraulic anti roll bar pipes corroded
inbalance to front brakes
radiator lower crossmember corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NSF and OSF sill end caps corroded and holed
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front to Rear brake hose x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front half shaft outer seal leaking
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
engine oil leak
high level stop light not working
hydraulic anti roll bar pipes corroded
radiator lower crossmember corroded and holed
2 Body mounts corroded
Front Brake inbalance 31%
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator support corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle heavy surface corrosion
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing corroded at abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
2 Body mounts corroded
Front Brake inbalance 31%
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Radiator support corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (1/2 out of 10 mounting, not affecting the overall strength of the body to chassis security)(at the body mount that also mounts the sidestep front arm) (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (2/2 out of 10 mounting, not affecting the overall strength of the body to chassis security)(at the body mount that also mounts the sidestep front arm) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear sections ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper section (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (1/2 out of 10 mounting, not affecting the overall strength of the body to chassis security)(at the body mount that also mounts the sidestep front arm) (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting area (2/2 out of 10 mounting, not affecting the overall strength of the body to chassis security)(at the body mount that also mounts the sidestep front arm) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear sections ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak ()
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ride hight ram pipe leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ride hight ram pipe leaking
rear brake discs corroded on inner face
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs wearing thin
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/S FRONT /REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING
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SG53 PNO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SG53 PNO, 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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SG53 PNO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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