MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
engine oil leak
fuel filler neck damp at a connection joint
gearbox oil leak
rear step corroded
reverse lamp lense cracked/broken
underside of vehicle heavily corroded at rear
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Central Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
engine oil leak
fuel filler neck damp at a connection joint
gearbox oil leak
rear step corroded
reverse lamp lense cracked/broken
underside of vehicle heavily corroded at rear
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear /both pipes/ (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
advice all front brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules
advice all rear brake hoses has corrosion on ferrules
advice n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded
advice oil leak at steering box
advice vehicle structure has corrosion on under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm end at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear /both pipes/ (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
advice all front brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules
advice all rear brake hoses has corrosion on ferrules
advice n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded
advice oil leak at steering box
advice vehicle structure has corrosion on under side of vehicle
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
advice n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded
advice vehicle structure has corrosion on under side of vehicle
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
advice vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
advice cracks on all tyres outer sidewall 225/65/16/109h
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
advice cracks on all tyres outer sidewall 225/65/16/109h
advice slight oil leak at steering box
advice w/wipers split
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advice fuel leak /not leaking at time of teast
advice slight oil leak at steering box
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
advice fuel leak/not leaking fuel at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
advice fuel leak/not leaking fuel at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 NYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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