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144,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
sticker on windscreen not in direct view
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction top windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch insecure panel loose (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear loose transmission brake drum plus oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/f bump stop missing
cross member at bottom of radiator corroded
o/s/f side light dim
reg lights dim
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely 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 YLA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 YLA, 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 YLA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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