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vehicle heavily undersealed
both chassis rails undersills and inner flitches corroded
front bumper support bar corroded
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
nearside rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front ,centre and rear chassis ,under-sills,outer sills and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexy ferrules x 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users suspension pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stablizer bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front, centre and rear chassis rails, undersills, outersills & floors slightly corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))
both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))
both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody, sills, chassis, inner flitches and various other components corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails,undersills, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails,undersills, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and under fuse box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under abs pump (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both chassis rails slightly corroded
both front inner wings slightly corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box
Oil leak
both chassis rails slightly corroded
both doorstep corroded
both front inner wings slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
both chassis rails slightly corroded
both front inner wings slightly corroded
offside front fog light lense cracked
wipers slightly smearing screen
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
both chassis rails slight;y corroded
both front inner wings slightly corroded
both wipers slightly smearing screen
offside front fog light lense cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both chassis rails slightly corroded
both doorsteps corroded
nearside rear chassis rail by tow bar slightly corroded requires attention soon
both front, center and rear chassis rails slighty corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes slighty damp no signs of leaks during test
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front, center and rear chassis rails slighty corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes slighty damp no signs of leaks during test
oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak around engine
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak around engine
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
chassis rail support bar has 2 bolts missing on nearside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DV53 DYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DV53 DYH, 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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DV53 DYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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