MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all floor panels inner and outer sills all inner inner wings, steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
front radiator mounting is corroding
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on all chassis rails and there mountings
wiper linkage is worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
all floor panels inner and outer sills all inner inner wings, steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
front radiator mounting is corroding
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on all chassis rails and there mountings
wiper linkage is worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front o/s tyre starting to wear
o/sn/s front inner wings corroded
oil leaks
oil leaks
radiator mounting corroded
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
under floors,chassis rails, front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner and outer sills ,tow bar and mountings starting to corrode
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill close to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill close to seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front o/s tyre starting to wear
oil leaks
oil leaks
radiator mounting corroded
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
under floors,chassis rails, front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner and outer sills ,tow bar and mountings starting to corrode
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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WJ53 YEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 WJ53 YEC, 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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WJ53 YEC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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