MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (spring mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner wing corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear fuel tank strap broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
both side steps insecure and damaged
handbrake as little reserve travel
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (chassis brace) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp washer deffective
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
handbrake as little reserve travel
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (chassis brace) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp washer deffective
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
handbrake as little reserve travel
front plate
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 EYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VU03 EYT, 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 EYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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