MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheee arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm. offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp doesn't alter with dial on dashboard (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch, within 30cms of spring and drop link (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch corrosion holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front steering arm securing nut not tightened
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheee arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
shock absorber on front steering arm loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible pump seap (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component insecure damper at front (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body mounting and structure holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible pump seap (2.1.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
osr headlamp adjuster broken .has manual adjuster
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play suspect slight play nsf track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing front and rear nut no split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pins missing front and rear nut (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play suspect slight play nsf track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front flexi hose insecure
Nearside Front flexi hose insecure
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front flexi hoses insecure
Offside Rear flexi hose insecure
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
body sills have some corroded sections
chassis corroded in places
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body sills have some corroded sections
chassis corroded in places
front inner wings corroded but not holed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
front inner wings corroded but not holed
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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FY52 XFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FY52 XFV, 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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FY52 XFV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 2003.
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