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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Underside of the vehicle has surface corrosion.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to exposing cord. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Underside of the vehicle has surface corrosion.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
spare tyre flat
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen has small chip.
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen has small chip.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake slightly sticking
rear brake discs look worn
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake binding on. (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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DS05 YER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 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 DS05 YER, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DS05 YER is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.
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