MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (marked with yellow chalk) and nearside sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker top mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area under bonnet near ABS pump where wheel arch meets inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area under bonnet where wheel arch meets inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both end of chassis rails swelling and rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When sidelight is on brake light doesn't work. Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near shock absorber and coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Above rear axle from left to right (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area under bonnet near ABS pump where wheel arch meets inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area under bonnet where wheel arch meets inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both end of chassis rails swelling and rusty (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Brake light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front shaft, rear joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
various oil leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak noted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil leak noted
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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VA53 EZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 EZX, 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 EZX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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