MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle o/s and differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout underside of vehicle & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion, fatigue & previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Underside of vehicle showing signs of areas of corrosion and metal fatigue to chassis.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Underside of vehicle showing signs of areas of corrosion and metal fatigue to chassis.
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper & Lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion on chassis andaround sites of previous repairs. Ongoing care and maintenance required to prevent further deterioration. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion & fatigue. On-going remedial action required to arrest further deterioration (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hung on rear view mirror ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret mounting flange N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turrets corrosion to mounting flange (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit
Central Silencer mount broken
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy on rotation
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Possible fuel leak from fuel pressure valve ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Chassis corroded
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Axel stabiliser Linkage (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush pivot on rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush pivot on rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight binding on o/s front brake
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Slight binding on o/s front brake
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight dampness on steering box
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)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively 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)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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VO03 XMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VO03 XMH, 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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VO03 XMH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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