MOT Status
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190,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Age related surface rust to under side
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Connection from steering box to N/S front wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Age related surface rust to under side
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Age related surface rust on the chassis
Both side steps rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Age related surface rust on the chassis
Both side steps rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel link arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel link arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end ball joint adjacent to steering box has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Front pads getting low.
CORROSION FORMING IN CHASSIS GENERALLY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
CORROSION FORMING IN CHASSIS GENERALLY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION
SCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE A
REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION
SCREEN DAMAGE OUTSIDE ZONE A
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear BRAKE PADS LOW
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear BRAKE PADS LOW
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear axle pinion seal leaking
water leak around top of radiator(advise attention asap)
rear axle pinion seal leaking
water leak around top of radiator(advise attention asap)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high mileage
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork damage nearside front & nearside rear also rear step rusty
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bodywork damage nearside front & nearside rear also rear step rusty
high mileage
slight wear evident in n/s/f track rod end
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BA03 HAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 BA03 HAY, 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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BA03 HAY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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