MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY BADLEY LIPPED !
FRONT WIPER MOTOR HAS ALOT OF FREE PLAY !
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F AXLE SEAL LEAKING !
O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING !
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
TRANSFER BOX LEAKING !
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
FRONT WIPER MOTOR HAS ALOT OF FREE PLAY !
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F AXLE SEAL LEAKING !
O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING !
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
TRANSFER BOX LEAKING !
FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY LIPPED !
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
passenger rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 YHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AU53 YHV, 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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AU53 YHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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