MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both main (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear suspension level sensor in poor condition
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis is very rusty and getting thin
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust flanges poor and thin
rear step in very rusty and weak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both main (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
High level brake light inop
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished within tread pattern
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear chassie very rusty
Both rear bump stops missing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust very poor and thin
Front diff weeping oil
Oil leak down the back of engine
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear floor pan rusty
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/70/R16/106H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear bump stops missing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust very poor and thin
Front diff weeping oil
Oil leak down the back of engine
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear floor pan rusty
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (2.7.4)
Engine oil leak
O/S/R tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
Underside rusty
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Engine oil leak
O/S/R tyre starting to wear on the inner edge
Underside rusty
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake pads 3/4 worn
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TC53 TJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 TC53 TJC, 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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TC53 TJC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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