MOT Status
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217,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shockie mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shockie mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR ALEX + STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear axle pinion seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN53 FHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 VN53 FHE, 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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What year was VN53 FHE registered?
VN53 FHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is VN53 FHE safe to buy?
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