MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by the body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on the pads (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by the body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose center hanger corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front inner arch's have slight corrosion
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
Slight underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre tread side wall cracking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
front bumper damaged on n/s
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front steering rod / arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre tread side wall cracking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
front bumper damaged on n/s
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front rod (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel tank appears to be damp.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
both rear tyres worn low
slight play detected in offside draglink end
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
L/H/R bump stop rubber missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE53 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 VE53 FYB, 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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VE53 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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