MOT Status
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148,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering idler
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering idler
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box to track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link 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 front outer half shaft oil seal leaking oil
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front outer half shaft oil seal leaking oil
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel system component leaking around filter o/s rear (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn outer edge (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
brakes not tested due to major brake fluid leak n/s front
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY53 EKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 HY53 EKE, 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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HY53 EKE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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