MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chassis of vehicle generally corroded
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bolt on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/body by ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in 3 places where the chassis has already been welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link 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 Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/body (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads has gone metal to metal on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chassis of vehicle generally heavily corroded and in poor condition
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
vehicle heavily wax oiled
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
vehicle heavily wax oiled front
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chassis slightly corroded
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chassis slightly corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
both front brakes binding slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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SX53 KCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SX53 KCJ, 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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SX53 KCJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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