MOT Status
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237,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
oil leak
oil leak between gearbox and transfer box
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
oil leak
oil leak between gearbox and transfer box
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in under seal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded arch ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed brake test,but servo assist works but not as much as expected
Rear chassis has signs of corrosion
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to diff arms (Chassis end bush ) (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle has servo assist and wheels lock on brake test but not as much as expected Servo system may require service or repair
rear of chassis aging and starting to show signs of corrosion
suspension pipes have corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to diff arms (Chassis end bush ) (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle has servo assist and wheels lock on brake test but not as much as expected Servo system may require service or repair
rear of chassis aging and starting to show signs of corrosion
suspension pipes have corrosion
coolant leaking
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
coolant leaking
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
ace amber warning light on
both rear bumpstops missing
slight corrosion to chassis
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VN52 FTT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 VN52 FTT, 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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VN52 FTT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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