MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased - all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassiss (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting up side of fuel tank (6.6.6)
Parking brake has only just made the required performance 18% may require ajustment or repair
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting up side of fuel tank (6.6.6)
Parking brake has only just made the required performance 18% may require ajustment or repair
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brakes have only just met the required balance.24%
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FX53 YBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 FX53 YBK, 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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FX53 YBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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