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197,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, chassis has had welding repairs and is covered in underseal
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has had welding repairs and is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres protrude from wheel arches ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front lower hub ball joint dust cover is torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play The ball joint on the nearside of the connecting rod that fits behind the wheels has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front upper hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower hub ball joint dust cover is torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play The ball joint on the steering arm that fits on to the steering box pitman arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Offside front upper hub ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Handbrake warning/low brake fluid warning light is on (brake fluid level is good)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has had welding repairs and is covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres protrude from wheel arches ()
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear active anti roll bar pipes corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear active anti roll bar pipes corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust touching chassis
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust touching chassis
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked. (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side foo step insecure.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked. (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side foo step insecure.
Brake performance not tested due to near side rear caliper leak. (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
both rear axel hub seals slight seapage
both side step supports corroding
exhaust corroding
milage flashing
nsf brake backing plate corroding
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear axel hub seals slight seapage
both side step supports corroding
exhaust corroding
milage flashing
nsf brake backing plate corroding
both rear hub seals leaking but not onto brakes yet
rear brake pads look worn very close to limit
slight movement in both front upper and lower ball joints both sides
slight oil leak from steering box
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear hub seals leaking but not onto brakes yet
rear brake pads look worn very close to limit
slight movement in both front upper and lower ball joints both sides
slight oil leak from steerimg box
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid very badly comtaminated
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid very badly comtaminated
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall
slight play in o/s steering rack
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SN03 YSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 SN03 YSH, 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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SN03 YSH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2003.
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