MOT Status
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98,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamps not working
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Reversing lamps not working
Nearside Rear 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))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked slightly
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Some oil around steering box area - needs cleaning off to check properly - may be engine oil, but steering fluid reservoir is at minimum level (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis visibly rusty, towards rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear wiper blade rubber unserviceable
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked slightly
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Some oil around steering box area - needs cleaning off to check properly - may be engine oil, but steering fluid reservoir is at minimum level (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Both rear tyres over 10 years old according to sidewall date codes
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis visibly rusty, towards rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources only one lamp working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear wiper blade rubber unserviceable
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear sidelamp lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis is visibly quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear sidelamp lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis is visibly quite rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise offside rear bumpstop missing
advanced wear noted on front brake discs.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY53 LRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 LY53 LRN, 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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LY53 LRN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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