MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,162 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to section ? On inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ? On inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis showing signs of corrosion ? Requires protective coating
Oil leak from pinion oil seal ?(rear)
Oil leak from rear of engine ?
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside (2.5.A.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)
Chassis showing signs of corrosion ? Requires protective coating
Oil leak from pinion oil seal ?(rear)
Oil leak from rear of engine ?
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
fuel filter heavily corroded
offside rear tyre misshaped 225/65/16
slight bind offside front brake
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
fuel filter heavily corroded
offside rear tyre misshaped 225/65/16
slight bind offside front brake
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/f bump stop missing o/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SL53 BKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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