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ExpiredMileage
105,027 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind spring (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering underside (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering behind spring (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
heavily undersealed
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
engine/sill covers
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
corrosion various places on chassis
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion various places on chassis
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end at hub (2.1.3 (g) (i))
inner wings corroded but not holed
watts linkage bushes have slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
chassis corroded in various places
general corrosion of chassis and body borderline in places
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/f floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
general corrosion of chassis and body borderline in places
movement o/s/f shocker bottom bush
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear step supporting arm corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure row 3. will not latch into floor catch. (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear step supporting arm corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear.above chassis. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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FB52 BYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FB52 BYM, 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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FB52 BYM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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