MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion to chassis at rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Corrosion to rear chassis
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake limit just met
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going into flex hose, marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going over rear crossmember, marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REAR CHASSIS RUSTY BUT PASSABLE
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil seaping from steering box ONLY JUST PASSABLE
two front tyres worn & signs of ageing on sidewalls
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear suspension bump stops missing.
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear suspension bump stops missing.
o/s rear tyre starting to perish and split.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level low.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level low.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear suspension bump stops missing.
both seat in the 3rd row are not fitted.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear bump stops missing.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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WF53 GYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 WF53 GYH, 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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WF53 GYH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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