MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,745 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near and offside maked yellow or silver (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside and offside marked yellow or silver (6.1.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe covered in grease or under seal
heavily under sealed
under body corrosion
upper stop lamp not working
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on prescribed areas and components.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Plates attached and undersealed prior to test.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (spring mount). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (spring mount). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount. (Chassis). (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on prescribed areas and components.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion on prescribed areas/components.
Underbody covered in mud. Not fully visible.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suspension pipes corroded and damp
underbody and chassis corroded,some areas weak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body filler used in previous repair (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings multiple areas (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box ? (2.3.3b)
Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
headlight washers inop.
light wiper damage to front windscreen
o/s/r brake dirt/dust shield corroded
oil leak
rear fog light lens cracked
rear windscreen has moderate wiper damage
rear wiper u/s
wipers noisey in operation, impinging on scuttle panel
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear underbody/chassis light to medium surface corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
air intake pipe to turbo loose/insecure
rear underbody/chassis light to medium surface corrosion
ride height warning light lit
Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN53 VWK 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 54.5%.
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 SN53 VWK, 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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SN53 VWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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