MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking permantly down (2.4.D.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear ACE pipes are very rusty
headlamps os is on min setting and the ns is on max setting
washers work but poorly
front to rear steel brake cannot be seen to inspect
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering box at lower seal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX03 YLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EX03 YLY, 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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EX03 YLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2003.
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