MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central all four central body mount areas corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear shock mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both chassis rails and various outriggers corroded
Central both central [front] body mounts corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside 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 Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis and outriggers on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn hydraulic ram bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking self level suspension ram (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced no 1 mount front numberd 1 front to 5 rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced no 3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced no2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced no2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced no3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak x 2 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear suspension level control detached
Brake drum back plate insecure Both front (1.1.14 (d))
Fuel system component leaking Over gear box (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Centre mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil/fuel seepage from engine (unable to determine location)
chassis has surface corrosion
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
engine cover fitted
oil seepage around steering box area
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine cover fitted
oil seepage around steering box area
sill covers fitted
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top and bottom (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on front and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to offside front brake disc
offside rear lower lamp lens cracked
sill covers fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
Near side Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Near side rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil around power steering box ?
OIL LEAK AROUND STEERING BOX AREA SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT
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FV52 BYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FV52 BYJ, 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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FV52 BYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2003.
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