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Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Number 1 ball joint from the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top shock mounting point/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Cracked next to rear shock mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Number 1 ball joint from the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
excessive corrosion of offside front outer chassis rail but away from all prescribed areas at present
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to inside tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to inside tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
excessive corrosion of offside front outer chassis rail but away from all prescribed areas at present
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive far rear belt anchorage area in boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive far rear belt anchorage area in boot (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off taped on and slightly deteriorated (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
traces of leakage around fuel tank no leakage at time of test
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
traces of fuel leakage from fuel tank area not leaking from tank at time of test
Engine oil level getting low
Front Bumper damaged not quite to excess
Nearside Rear Fog light getting a little bit white light showing
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil level getting low
Front Bumper damaged not quite to excess
Nearside Rear Fog light getting a little bit white light showing
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including front to rear section over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded including front to back section over chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily corroded
Central Front Exhaust joints rusted nearly to excess
Front bumper damaged nearly to excess
Central Front Exhaust joints rusted nearly to excess
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front bumper damaged nearly to excess
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both rear brake pipes corroded
exhaust system corroded
oil leaks
rear shocks weak
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
both rear brake pipes corroded
exhaust system corroded
oil leaks
rear shocks weak
Front bumper area damaged nearly to excess
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front bumper area damaged nearly to excess
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
upper rear brake light not working
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
upper rear brake light not working
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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VA03 XDT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 XDT, 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 XDT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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