MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ace system partly removed
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking box area (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
ace system partly removed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret mount (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box area (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damp around pas pump area
front axle front tie bar n/s joint very worn
n/s/f lower ball joint on limit of wear
n/s/f tyre on limit of wear(inner edge worn)
n/s/r tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge
o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded
o/s/f tyre near to limit of wear(inner edge worn)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/r tyre worn low and out of shape on inner edge and small deep cut in tread
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint
some wear in o/s/f top ball joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating
rear chassis legs corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear chassis legs corroded
both rear chassis rails showing corrosion
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
N/s rear axle bump stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion to underbody/chassis and suspension components.
n/s/r bump stop missing
panel damage n/s/r corner panel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
corrosion to underbody/chassis and suspension components.
n/s/r bump stop missing
panel damage n/s/r corner panel
vehicle has slight lean on offside of vehicle all suspension in satisfactorary condition/ wheel adquate clearance
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WL53 DOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 WL53 DOJ, 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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WL53 DOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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