MOT Status
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148,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
all tie bar bushes perished & splitting.
chassis rails rusting & weak
front inner wings at rear rusting & weak.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
offside and nearside chassis corroded at the rear
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear has wood stuck between suspension airbag and chassis
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
offside and nearside chassis corroded at the rear
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside front and nearside rear suspension bump-stop missing
Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside front and nearside rear suspension bump-stop missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both wiper blades starting to split at ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Severe Oil Leak At NSF Hub Seal
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW52 EKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SW52 EKM, 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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SW52 EKM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 January 2003.
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