MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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FRONT UNDER SIDE OILY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL REAR VERY RUSTY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FRONT UNDER SIDE OILY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL REAR VERY RUSTY (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLYCRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLYCRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MID AND O/S REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
MID AND O/S REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MID AND O/S REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VERY CRAKED (5.2.3 (j))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MID AND O/S REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged VERY CRAKED (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()
MID TO REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MID TO REAR CHASSIS VERY RUSTY
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MID ROW ()
REAR/ MID CHASSIS RUSTY
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened twisted (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately twisted (3.6.A.3)
O/S REAR /REAR SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM VERY STIFF IN ACTION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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VN53 UUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 VN53 UUE, 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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VN53 UUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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