MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front All 4 A.R.C. pipes very corroded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight movement in the swivel ball joint where it is pressed into the axle housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front All 4 A.R.C. pipes very corroded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Slight movement in the swivel ball joint where it is pressed into the axle housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Flexi brake pipe to brake caliper slightly corroded
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front cross member coroded
rear chassis legs corroding
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front cross member coroded
rear chassis legs corroding
nearside rear chassis getting rusty
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear chassis getting rusty
Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint has play. (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear bump stop missing.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint has play. (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear bump stop missing.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
fuel lines in o.s.f wheel arch slightly corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
fuel lines in o.s.f wheel arch slightly corroded
Oil leak
n/s/r height sensor linkage rubber split
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front and rear discs are rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres close to legal limit
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP03 BYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 AP03 BYH, 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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AP03 BYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 July 2003.
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