MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Centre exhaust box hanger rusted off
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface pitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear fuel tank outer showing dampness/fuel filter outer casing damp
chassis/floorpan surfaces showing corosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre exhaust box hanger rusted off
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc inner surface pitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear fuel tank outer showing dampness/fuel filter outer casing damp
chassis/floorpan surfaces showing corosion
coolant bottle level low
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY53 RFO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SY53 RFO, 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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SY53 RFO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 2003.
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