MOT Status
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203,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Sidestep mountings corroded & weak
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Outrigger rotted away
Offside Rear Sidebar mounting bracket rotted away
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded/weak
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Door drop glass halfway down. Door card missing but door opening correctly.
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outrigger and body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre outrigger/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner & outer bands (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Central Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
O/S & N/S Rear sections of chassis in generally poor condition...
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Main beam bulb fitted incorrectly
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis member poor condition (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all of chassis corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all of chassis corroded
Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all both sides chassiss corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all both sides chassiss corroded
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
number plate lights dim
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WU53 YAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 WU53 YAF, 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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WU53 YAF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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