MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested due to chassis condition/shock absorber detatched (1.2.1 (g))
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission dripping from bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber mounting to chassis detatched (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Half shaft seals leaking oil
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to body mounts
suspension pipes corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Half shaft seals leaking oil
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to body mounts
suspension pipes corroded
Coolant leak top hose ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all tyres starting to perish
front shock absorber lower bushes very worn
headlight lenses poor
offside front lower ball joint very worn, nearing limit
offside rear brake pads very worn, on limit
rear body mounts rusty
rear chassis very rusty
rear step, spring mount corroded
suspension pipe work very rusty
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres at outer sidewall [255/55/16 109H] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive at /from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear anti-roll bar control pipes heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
gearbox fault[s] indicated on dashboard
n/s rear step retaining spring mounting very poor
o/s & n/s rear hub oil seals leaking [rear discs not contaminated yet]
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering swivel ball joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres at outer sidewall [255/55/16 109H] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive at /from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear anti-roll bar control pipes heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
gearbox fault[s] indicated on dashboard
n/s rear step retaining spring mounting very poor
o/s & n/s rear hub oil seals leaking [rear discs not contaminated yet]
oil showing at nearside rear hub
exhaust rear hanger broken/ system rusty
front drop links worn
front shock absorber bushes very worn
headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
nearside rear brake binding slightly
rear chassis very rusty/ recommend further investigation, treatment
rear pads low
some lift in all front ball joints
suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust rear hanger broken/ system rusty
front drop links worn
front shock absorber bushes very worn
headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
nearside rear brake binding slightly
oil showing at nearside rear hub
rear chassis very rusty/ recommend further investigation, treatment
rear pads low
some lift in all front ball joints
suspension pipes rusty
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
front shock absorber lower bushes very worn
headlight lenses starting to deteriorate
oil showing at nearside rear hub
rear chassis rusty
rear exhaust joint very rusty
rear pads worn
slight knock from front drop links
suspension pipes rusty
front shockabsorber lower bushes very worn
offside rear level sensor poor
rear chassis rusty
rear pads worn
some oil showing at nearside rear back plate
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front shockabsorber lower bushes very worn
offside rear level sensor poor
rear chassis rusty
rear pads worn
some oil showing at nearside rear back plate
both front shock absorber lower bushes poor condition
oil showing at n/s rear back plate
both front shock lower bushes poor
brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode
oil showing at n/s rear back plate
both front shockabsorber lower bushes worn
nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front shockabsorber lower bushes worn
nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
brake pipes to both rear brake hoses starting to corode
oil showing at n/s rear back plate
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f suspension slight play in outer joint
under body corrosion
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
underbody corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
all metal brackets for exhaust corroded
general corrosion under vehicle
slight play in offside front steering
wipers split, still clearing screen
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
travel on hand brake
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VA53 CDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VA53 CDU, 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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VA53 CDU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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