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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear damage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil is spreading down vehicle underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears have wear on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Valve stem slightly damaged all four stems cracked (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub swivel joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play on steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear of front axle (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub swivel joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear rod behind axle (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Valve stem slightly damaged all four stems cracked (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe not attached (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded
engine oil leak
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
nearside front tyre getting low
some play front and rear drop links
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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AK53 YKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK53 YKT, 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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AK53 YKT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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