MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,861 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine , suspect back of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail near radius arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail near rear bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine , suspect back of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil leaks at : gearbox to transfer box, n/s/f axle and rear differential.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SL53 BKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SL53 BKD, 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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SL53 BKD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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