MOT Status
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130,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front windscreen slight stone chip
Nearside Rear Upper bump stop rubber missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper bump stop rubber missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front windscreen slight stone chip
Nearside Rear Upper bump stop rubber missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper bump stop rubber missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
oil leak
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s reversing light inoperative
oil leaks
some bits of corrosion under car
tyres slightly perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s reversing light inoperative
oil leaks
some bits of corrosion under car
tyres slightly perished
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres perished in tread areas
brake ferrules slightly corroded
oil leaks
rear chassis corroded
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front tyres perished in tread areas
brake ferrules slightly corroded
oil leaks
rear chassis corroded
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 Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-65/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre perished
all 4 tyres perished on outer sidewalls
front & rear pads close to limits
Offside front bump stop missing. ( Broken. )
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SY53 RFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 SY53 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 2003.
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