MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
offside and nearside front floor corroded
offside and nearside rear inner arches corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
offside and nearside front floor corroded
offside and nearside rear inner arches corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
chassis in poor condition
Fuel pipe union leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. in boot (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassise (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush boths (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive thin in places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chassis thin
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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W503 SDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 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 W503 SDM, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W503 SDM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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