MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested unable to perform decelerometer test due to chassis corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached due to chassis corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached due to chassis corrosion (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Other passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn between front differential and transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WATTS linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel connector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis ( trailing arm front mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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WJ53 YEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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