MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked. (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour x2 (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front drive shaft seal on axle leaking slightly
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front drive shaft seal on axle leaking slightly
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
diff earth strap snapped
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f bump stop missing
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f bump stop missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/r bump stop and o/s/f bump stop missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r bump stop and o/s/f bump stop missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SG53 WKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 WKK, 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 WKK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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