MOT Status
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161,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General Under Body Corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
multiple areas of corrosion (chassis and components )
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear hub seal slightly oil coated
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside wiper blade split
Oil leak engine area ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails rusty (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
fuel flap door loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear hub seal slightly oil coated
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside wiper blade split
Oil leak engine area ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails rusty (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
fuel flap door loose
Nearside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished
Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end has slight play.
Nearside Rear n/s/r chassis corroded
Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre side wall cracking.
Offside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished.
Offside Rear o/s/r chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished
Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end has slight play.
Nearside Rear n/s/r chassis corroded
Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre side wall cracking.
Offside Front Lower drop link ball joint rubber perished.
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split open. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear o/s/r chassis corroded.
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF53 SZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WF53 SZO, 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 SZO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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