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136,799 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear diff seal / park brake 16 %
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from abs (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bump stops missing / oil leak / front cross member / rear diff seal / o/s/f tyre soft
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
reverse lights not working
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
reverse lights not working
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]
handbrake travel getting high
nearside front door mirror glass showing slight damage
offside front tyre bald on inside edge [no cords showing]
offside rear brake back plate showing signs of deterioration
rear wiper blade worn
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]
handbrake travel getting high
nearside front door mirror glass showing slight damage
offside front tyre bald on inside edge [no cords showing]
offside rear brake back plate showing signs of deterioration
rear wiper blade worn
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]
handbrake travel getting high
nearside front door mirror glass showing slight damage
offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge
offside rear brake back plate detiorated
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]
handbrake travel getting high
nearside front door mirror glass showing slight damage
offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge
offside rear brake back plate detiorated
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]
Front Oil leak engine/gearbox areas? ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]
handbrake travel getting high
nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of heavy cracking on tread and wall areas
nearside front door mirror glass damaged
offside rear back plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak engine/gearbox areas? ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
front cross member excessively corroded [not structural]
handbrake travel getting high
nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of heavy cracking on tread and wall areas
nearside front door mirror glass damaged
offside rear back plate deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
handbrake travel getting high
nearside and offside front and rear outriggers and rear cross member showing signs of corrosion
nearside and offside rear tyre walls and tread showing signs of cracking
nearside front door mirror glass cracked
offside rear back plate deteriorated and partially missing
signs of oil leak from engine area?
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside front and rear outriggers and rear cross member showing signs of corrosion
nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint boots deteriorated
nearside and offside rear shock absorbers showing signs of wear?[seems little bit bouncy]
nearside and offside rear tyre walls and tread showing signs of cracking
nearside front door mirror glass cracked
offside rear brake back plate deteriorated and partially missing
rear wiper blade torn
signs of oil leaks from engine area?
unable to check nearside rear inner chassis leg for corrosion [behind diesel tank]
unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres are all splitting in the tread.
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
underneath of vehicle very rusty
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
underneath of vehicle very rusty
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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WG53 FZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 WG53 FZT, 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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WG53 FZT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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