MOT Status
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193,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both axle seals wet.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear axle seal wet.
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front both axle seals wet.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear axle seal wet.
Rear unable to inspect 3rd row seats and seat belts.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside reverse light in-op.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
Rear unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside reverse light in-op.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside reverse light in-op.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))
Nearside reverse light in-op.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
unable to inspect 3rd row seat belts.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
unable to check 3rd row seat belts.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,severe corrosion disc face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear chassis corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)
corrosion to both front shock absorber top mountings
engine dip stick in poor condition
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal power steering box leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,severe corrosion disc face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear chassis corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition,worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn due to condition of rear discs (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition worn,corrosion (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear does not open from inside
corrosion to both front shock absorber top mountings
engine dip stick in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Knocking noise from rear
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ53 YFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 GJ53 YFL, 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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GJ53 YFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2003.
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