MOT Status
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211,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on chassis
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cracked (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on inner chassis rail above axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Oil leak crank shaft rear oil seal? ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement c bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link end ,not replacable o n own (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on inner chassis rail above axle (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded
Oil leak crank shaft rear oil seal? ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
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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VU03 CFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VU03 CFJ, 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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VU03 CFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 2003.
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