MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and Suspension components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and Suspension components
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rear seats ()
Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes and under side have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
battery cover fitted
exhaust corroded
Oil leak
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
oil leaks underside eveident
o/s front damper misting in oil
o/s front damper misting in oil
oil leaks underside eveident
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear tyre tread app limit
slight wear in n/s and o/s track rod ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO53 MTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VO53 MTX, 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 VO53 MTX registered?
VO53 MTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is VO53 MTX safe to buy?
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