MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions unable to be completed exsess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside side step insecure
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front shock tower going rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected body not sitting level (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front shock tower going rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount/tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear general corrosion rear chassis
Rear self levelling pipes heavy corrosion and moist
brake warning light on
down hill light on
rear diff worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear not ajustable (3.3 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear general corrosion rear chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear self levelling pipes heavy corrosion and moist
brake warning light on
down hill light on
rear diff worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
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 Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged leveling arm unit broken (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged leveling arm unit broken (3.4.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear diff badly worn
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres wearing on edges and starting to deteriorate 255/5518
Centre stop lamp not working
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre stop lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight corrosion of the underside of vehicle
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight corrosion of the underside of vehicle
Both rear bump stops missing
Centre rear brake light not working
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
coolant level low
suspension fluid level low
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear bump stops missing
Centre rear brake light not working
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear tyre pressure low
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
coolant level low
suspension fluid level low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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DG53 YMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 DG53 YMM, 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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DG53 YMM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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