MOT Status
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246,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component missing bumpstop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front lower radiator support bar rotten and holed
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front lower radiator support bar rotten and holed
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Inner tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from front
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from front
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight play found between sector shaft and steering box drop arm
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
unable to see inner brake pads
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AJ53 YCR is a 2004 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 73.1%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 AJ53 YCR, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AJ53 YCR is a 2004 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 2004.
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