MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
high line stop not working
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s chassis (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
high line stop light not working
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing link missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis split (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
high line stop light not working
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)
oil leak
underbody corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pump (2.3.3b)
oil leak
underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake warning light on
front bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all front and rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
vehicle is heavily undersealed at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis is in poor condition
nearside rear back plate is missing
offside front bump stop is missing
offside rear brake back plate is in very poor condition
offside rear bump stop is missing
rear brake discs are in very poor condition
suspect fuel pressure valve will start to leak under pressure
suspension leveling system pipes are in very poor condition
Both o/s/f and n/s/f shocker lower bushes deteriorated.
Both rear brake plates corroded off and giving no protection to discs.
General vehicle chassis corrosion advancing.
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear wiperblade deteriorated.
brackets holding n/s rear wing have rotted & wing is hanging loose at rear
metal brake pipes going to rear brakes are corroded & should be cleaned & protected
there is a slight dampness of oil around steering box
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brackets holding n/s rear wing have rotted & wing is hanging loose at rear
metal brake pipes going to rear brakes are corroded & should be cleaned & protected
there is a slight dampness of oil around steering box
both rear brake discs scored and corroded
n/s/r tyre - sidewall cut
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ52 CAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 SJ52 CAE, 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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SJ52 CAE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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