MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis recently heavily under sealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis recently heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded and holed next to abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corroded and holed but not seriously affecting the strength (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy pitting may need attention soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not contacting screen at bottom,not seriously affecting view (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front brake judder
front crossmember has heavy corrosion,non structural
rear chassis corroded
rear diff seal is leaking
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over parts of chassis (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over chassis and crossmembers (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over chassis and crossmembers (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension components (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear seats missing at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
rear seats missing at time of test
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
centre brake light not working
nearside front bump stop missing
offside front bump stop missing
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front bump stops missing
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SP53 RMZ 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 65%.
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 RMZ, 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 RMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2003.
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