MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails ,floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))
both chassis rails, and inner flitches slightly corrodd
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
both chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded
nearside head lamp lens cracked
steering box has slight play
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeping (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar at wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake backing plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake only just met requirements may require some adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear chassis showing corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear chassis showing corrosion
Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished
rear brake pipes heavily greased
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe that run along chassis front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre brake light inoperative
rear seats inaccessible at time of test belts not checked
rear wiper split
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
fuel filter corroded
rear step corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
nearside rear fog lamp inoperative
offside rear and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing
rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak from rear differential
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak from rear differential
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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BV03 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BV03 YHF, 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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BV03 YHF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 March 2003.
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