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Front front cross member has corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front ball joint rubbers very slightly perishing
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside step has corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front cross member has slight corrosion under radiator
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge far inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp due to small crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 too 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front cross member under radiator corroded slightly
Nearside Front headlamp cracked slightly
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view at the moment
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front ,steering ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80 too 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front cross member under radiator corroded slightly
Nearside Front headlamp cracked slightly
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view at the moment
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front cross member slight corrosion
Offside side step corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear step corroded
Front under bumper cross bar slightly corroded
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp , sidelight area slightly cracked
Nearside Rear indicator lamp slightly deteriorated at bottom section
Offside step trim corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reverse lamps inoperative
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front under bumper cross bar slightly corroded
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlamp , sidelight area slightly cracked
Nearside Rear indicator lamp slightly deteriorated at bottom section
Offside step trim corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
reverse lamps inoperative
OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX AREA
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX AREA
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY03 XUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 LY03 XUK, 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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LY03 XUK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2003.
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