MOT Status
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154,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed at time of test ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear arm bush on axle end (stabilizer bar) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear bump stops missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
advise all rear anti roll bar rubbers perished
advise front propshaft rear uj slight play
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise rocker cover gasket leaking
advise steering box has a slight leak
advise o/s/r anti roll bar link arm rubber perished
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise o/s/r anti roll bar link arm rubber perished
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise rear anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
advise rear anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
advise all anti roll bar link arm rubbers perished
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
advise all anti roll bar link arm rubbers perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
advise front anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise slight oil leal
advise front anti roll bar tie rod rubbers perished
advise rear metal brake pipes corroded
advise slight oil leal
advise oil leak
advise steering box slight leak
aedvise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
advise oil leak
advise steering box slight leak
aedvise o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
advise fluid leak from power steering box
advise n/s/r light lense temp repair
advise n/s/r wheel arch trim partially insecure
advise rear transfer box seal leaking
advise slight lift in steering joints
advise chip in lower of windscreen
advise o/s/f shock absorber damp
advise oil leak from transfer box
advise slight fluid leak from steering box
advise slight fluid leak from steering box
advise slight leak from gearbox seal
advise slight lift in n/s drag link end
advise temp repair to n/s/r lower light lense
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advise slight fluid leak from steering box
advise slight leak from gearbox seal
advise slight lift in n/s drag link end
advise temp repair to n/s/r lower light lense
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK52 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 VK52 OZL, 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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VK52 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 February 2003.
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