MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush advise replacing (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished
both rear tyres perished
chassis corroded at rear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush advise replacing (2.7.4)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished
both rear tyres perished
chassis corroded at rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear brake has been hot
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear brake has been hot
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre high level stop lamp not working
nearside rear hub seal slight fluid seepage
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre high level stop lamp not working
nearside rear hub seal slight fluid seepage
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/rear indecator lenze cracked
o/s/rear bumpstop missing
Nearside rear lamp lens cracked, sides steps corroded, corrosion to rear chassis.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake pipes getting rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake pipes getting rusty
Boots split on both front swiwel lower pins
Front position lamps dim in opperation and slightly blue, would suggest replacement with brighter bulbs
Gear oil leak
Rear brake mud shields corroded away
Rear wiper blade in poor condition
Some wear to front brake discs
Steering box has some play in the output shaft
Tyres fitted to both front wheels are of a lower speed rating than should be fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side front tyre inner tread wearing low
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
off side front tyre inner tread wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AY52 YMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY52 YMU, 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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AY52 YMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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