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111,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
headlamps cloudy/water ingress.
rear lamps have water ingress.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate missing in screen. now fitted to front bar. (0.1 (a))
headlamps cloudy/water ingress.
rear lamps have water ingress.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid low
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake warning light on
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear springs Fitted up side down , one of them
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front bumper missing/removed
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting behind front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Bumper insecure bolts all loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting behind front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear chassis getting rusty
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear chassis getting rusty
CORROSION O/S/R CHASSIS
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside step corroded
Rear chassis rusty
exhaut deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
chassis rusty
front anti roll bar bar damper slight leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s & o/s/r bump stops missing
rear chassis corrosion n/s & o/s
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both n/s & o/s/f brake discs deteriorating! rec! replacement in near future!!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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WF53 KUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 WF53 KUO, 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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WF53 KUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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