MOT Status
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191,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Tow bar removed.
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chip to screen.child seat at n/s/r.both front lower ball joint boots split,steering box leaking,lift and play in all steering joints.rear chassis corroding.rear bump stops missing.underbody muddy.
chip to screen.child seat at n/s/r.both front lower ball joint boots split,steering box leaking,lift and play in all steering joints.rear chassis corroding.rear bump stops missing.underbody muddy.
chip to screen.wipers split.o/s washer weak.play at;n/s,o/s/f trackrod ends.steering box leaking.front and rear disc pads low and discs wearing.rear bump stops missing.lower ball joint boots split.corrosion at;rear chassis,n/s/r brake pipe.child seat
child seat at n/s/r.both front lower ball joint boots split.steering box damp.both rear bump stops missing.corrosion starting at n/s chassis.underbody wet and muddy.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
child seat at n/s/r.both front lower ball joint boots split.steering box damp.both rear bump stops missing.corrosion starting at n/s chassis.underbody wet and muddy.
underbody wet and muddy.poss leak at steering box.both rear bump stops missing.
rear disc pads getting low.underbody wet and muddy.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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WJ53 KHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 WJ53 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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