MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated clips missing insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis repair not welded around (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component p/s pump (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion on rear outriggers
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion on rear outriggers
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering heavy at idle speed
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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VA03 NBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 VA03 NBD, 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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VA03 NBD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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