MOT Status
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173,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underbody Undersealed
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security minor surface rust chassis advise wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low need replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rusty under vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear (4.2.3 (c))
rusty under vehicle
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides outer sills and chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
wax oil needed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear fog light lense slightly damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
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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VO53 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 VO53 OZL, 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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VO53 OZL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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