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158,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside hub seal has slight seepage
Nearside reverse light in bumper damaged but new light fitted to bumper
Offside mirror been repaired with tape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Under side of vehicle been under sealed
Nearside Rear Reverse light in bumper damaged but new light fitted on bumper
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Under side of vehicle been under sealed
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in heavy underseal unable to see pipes clearly (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around air bag mounting and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around air bag mounting and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking around filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in heavy underseal unable to see pipes clearly (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light discolored (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around air bag mounting and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around air bag mounting and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis covered in heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in watts linkage bush (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear seats missing due to permanent fitment of storage boxes. Seat belts not tested
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in watts linkage bush (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Rear seats missing due to permanent fitment of storage boxes. Seat belts not tested
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyre valves cracking
slight oil leak from engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
roof lining loose not in vision at time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
roof lining loose not in vision at time of test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil seepage from rear of engine
unable to fully inspect rear seats & belts as items in load area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil seepage from rear of engine
unable to fully inspect rear seats & belts as items in load area
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear bump stop missing
rear wiper blade split
unable to inspect two rearmost seats as boot full.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AU53 YKL 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 AU53 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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