MOT Status
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177,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose insecure allowing brake pipe to rub on strut mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose insecure allowing brake pipe to rub on strut mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected BAG DISPLACED (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY AND INNER WINGS HEAVLEY COATED WITH PAINT
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise nsr reverse light inoperative
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion top of inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
advise underbody coated in underseal and slight corrosion in various places
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion top of inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
advise nsr reverse light inoperative
advise underbody coated in underseal and slight corrosion in various places
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
CHILD SEAT FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
CHILD SEAT FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
rear diff front seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
rear diff front seal leaking
brake pipes are slightly corroded
play in front trailing arm bushes
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pipes are slightly corroded
play in front trailing arm bushes
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Clutch pedal operation poor
Rear diff oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Clutch pedal operation poor
Engine lacking power
Rear diff oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak from engine ( can`t see where from due to cover )
Oil leak from rear diff at front seal
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from engine ( can`t see where from due to cover )
Oil leak from rear diff at front seal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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ST03 OLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 ST03 OLU, 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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ST03 OLU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2003.
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