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181,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL REAR INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Central Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn wattlink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (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
Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs .....n/s/r inner arch....underbody overall slight corrosion chassis has been welded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs .....n/s/r inner arch....underbody overall slight corrosion chassis has been welded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body rust
offside front and rear bump stop rubbers missing
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end to offside wheel (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre when in full lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear brake rubbing slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake lamp inopperative
brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear bump stop missing
slight leak from offside rear hub
Centre Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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YA53 JNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 YA53 JNU, 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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YA53 JNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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