MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front brake hose ferrules corroding.
Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.
Both reversing lamps not working.
Join between centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded and becoming weak.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.
Nearside reversing lamp damaged.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight play.
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front brake hose ferrules corroding.
Both rear brake hose ferrules corroding.
Both reversing lamps not working.
Join between centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded and becoming weak.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.
Nearside reversing lamp damaged.
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush de-bonded.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight play.
coolant level low.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear outer tyre walls perished/cracking
general chassis corrosion
high level brake light inop
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear suspension sensor damaged.advise attention
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear suspension sensor damaged.advise attention
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear brake pipe rusty o/s rear brake pads getting low rear brake discs corroded on insides
n/s/f tyre worn close to limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front pads may be getting low
possible slight diesel leak at rear fuel filter
slight leak in air suspension system-looses some height when engine is not running
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
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AK53 YLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 AK53 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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