MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear seats down and boot full so can't check centre or 3rd row seats or belts
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger for body mounting and sidestep mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear seats down and boot full so can't check centre or 3rd row seats or belts
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside front wheel hard to turn
Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
o/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/r bump stop missing
Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ53 UUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 UUD, 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 UUD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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