MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,348 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fuel tank return pipe split slightly
No interior rear view mirror fitted
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose - ferrule corroded
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member/chassis corroded/holed and has been welded but requires further repair
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both nearside front hub upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear shock absorber/rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle suspension lifted and off road tyres fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside rear chassis - number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both rear shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank return pipe split slightly
No interior rear view mirror fitted
Offside Front Brake hose - ferrule corroded
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member/chassis corroded/holed and has been welded but requires further repair
Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both nearside front hub upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle suspension lifted and off road tyres fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing collapsed and oil on brake disc (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Emissions not tested excessive engine noise and excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded away (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal hose ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch panel corroded at ABS module mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose insecure
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle sensor broken
front lower cross member corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
front auxillary bar below bumper corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front auxillary bar below bumper corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all rear seats folded down thus unable to check seat belts and buckles condition
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all rear seats folded down thus unable to check seat belts and buckles condition
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to carry out check on rear two seat belts/buckles due to seats folded down
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
unable to carry out check on rear two seat belts/buckles due to seats folded down
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear door faulty
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 DTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DTX, 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 DTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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