MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front crash bar cross member heavily holed and corroded
offside front body mount corroded and holed
play in rear axle support linkage bush
rear chassis legs corroded
Fuel system component leaking at engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
rear chassis legs corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front crash bar cross member heavily holed and corroded
offside front body mount corroded and holed
play at o/s/f hub
slight fuel leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 RPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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