MOT Status
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141,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
metal brake pipes unions, metal brake ferrules and nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust
offside front inner wheel arch and both rear inner wheel arches starting to rust
offside rear brake slight binding
offside rear reverse lamp not working
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
metal brake pipes unions, metal brake ferrules and nearside front metal brake pipe starting to rust
offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust
offside rear reverse lamp not working
rear screen wiper and washer not working
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
metal brake pipes unions and brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots/ rubbers starting to crack/ perish
both front shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement and cover boots starting to crack/ perish
metal brake pipes unions and brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front brake discs starting to wear
both front shock absorbers lower bushes starting to crack/ perish
both front suspension coil springs starting to rust
both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish
metal brake pipes unions and brake hoses ferrules starting to rust
nearside steering track rod end slight play
offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing
rear chassis and offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front brake discs starting to wear
chassis starting to rust
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust
nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
nearside rear brake slight binding
offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing
rear screen washer jet not working
small stone chips in front windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front brake discs starting to wear
chassis starting to rust
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust
nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
nearside rear brake slight binding
rear screen washer jet not working
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front brake discs starting to wear
metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust
nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing
small stone chips in front windscreen
front brake discs starting to wear
nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front brake discs starting to wear
nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
small stone chips in front windscreen
small stone chips in front windscreen
chassis starting to rust
offside rear reverse lamp not working
rear brake backing plates starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
chassis starting to rust
nearside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
offside rear reverse lamp not working
rear brake backing plates starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
check inner rear brake pads
front suspension coil springs starting to rust
rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
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)
Oil leak
rear bump stops missing
srs light indicates fault
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TJ53 FOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TJ53 FOS, 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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What year was TJ53 FOS registered?
TJ53 FOS is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is TJ53 FOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for TJ53 FOS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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