MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pump has slight seepage Considered barely acceptable (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Axle appears to be leaking onto brake disc (1.1.13 (b))
Headlamp washers not working
Nearside Front Water inside headlamp/indicator/position lamp
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage Considered barely acceptable (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
general chassis corrosion, (flaky) not weakened
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel contaminated with oil (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
can not check all items due to locations and covers etc
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
can not check all items due to locations and covers etc
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight oil leak n/s/r diff oil seal
both front and n/s/r mud flap brackets corroded
rear fold down step corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front and n/s/r mud flap brackets corroded
rear fold down step corroded
front windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
can not check all brake pipes due to their location
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 BYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 PK53 BYV, 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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PK53 BYV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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