MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre cracking
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))
exhaust slightly corroded
vehicles underbody slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Showing Slight Corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Vehicle Showing Slight Corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected air suspension unit (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (next to ABS pump) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective flange corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust system insecure hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight dim water in light. (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap wont open to check seal. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear shocker mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached both rear tow bar mountings. (also body mounting) (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears. (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
chassis heavily undersealed
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
chassis heavily undersealed
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre Perished
Underbody Undersealed
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine
suspension pipes corroded to and from pump
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine
suspension pipes corroded to and from pump
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front drive shaft hub damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both wipers blade small tears in end
o/s rear bump stop missing
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WJ53 FHW 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 WJ53 FHW, 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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WJ53 FHW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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