MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
underside of car coated in rust prevention
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underside of car coated in rust prevention
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW.
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING AWAY.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
REAR CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES NOT VISIBLE,COULD REQUIRE ATTENTION.
Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE BURST ON TEST,DANGEROUS. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system DANDEROUS DO NOT DRIVE.!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW.
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODING AWAY.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
REAR CHASSIS LEGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES NOT VISIBLE,COULD REQUIRE ATTENTION.
rear chassis legs slightly corrodded.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak/s
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r and n/s/r chassis heavily corroded
oil leak
rear watts linkage has play in bush
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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PX53 YPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 PX53 YPU, 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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PX53 YPU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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