MOT Status
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170,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to disc contamination (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated half shaft seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated half shaft seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general corrosion to underside and components
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive ace valve block slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear under wheel arch/ mud flap corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear under wheel arch/ mud flap corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Mudflap/wheel arch corroded - integral strength not weakened
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak/s
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Mudflap/wheel arch corroded - integral strength not weakened
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak/s
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
oil leak
osf body mount corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
oil leak
osf body mount corroded
corrosion to chassis rails
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in the lamp (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting turret bolt broken (2.7.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassis legs badly corroded not holed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassis legs badly corroded not holed
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
front drop bar excessively corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
front drop bar excessively corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 YYF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 BG52 YYF, 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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BG52 YYF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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