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141,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside - chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All suspension components corroded.
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes connected to the rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
reverse lights in op
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
reverse lights in op
Nearside Front track rod end retaining nut loose
Offside Front track rod end retaining nut loose
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
boot wont open
Front both track rod ends are loose
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
vehicle structure on under side very rusty round body mountings
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
vehicle structure on under side very rusty round body mountings
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
oil on minimum
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
oil on minimum
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres wearing on inner edge
slight wear in steering box drag link ball joint
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SK53 UJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SK53 UJE, 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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SK53 UJE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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