MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,319 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsf chassis rail corroded and general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens faded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OSF washer jet weak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsr Chassis rail corroded and general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front head light damp
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear prop shaft rubber donut perished
hand brake leaver travel high
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)
Front slight screen wash leak from pipe
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear drag link (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Bad oil leak from engine area, covering under side of vehicle in oil
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake pipe replaced & routed very close to chassis / exhaust. Not fouling at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs slightly worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Gas suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP53 LKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 SP53 LKM, 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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SP53 LKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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