MOT Status
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165,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak + Coolant leak
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Underbody surface corrosion
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting entire sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
corrosion along the chassis
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
high level stoplight not working
Coolant leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both soides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both sides split (8.2.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
fuel pipe chaffed.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
engine oil on minimum mark on dipstick
Some damage to windscreen in zone "a" - just within the 10mm limit. Some other damage to windscreen in swept area also.
slight damage to windscreen in zone"a"
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
slight damage to windscreen in zone"a"
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
when vehicle was presented it had a front registration plate stuck on with tape covering one with letters incorrectly spaced
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
when vehicle was presented it had a front registration plate stuck on with tape covering one with letters incorrectly spaced
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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YA53 JSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 JSZ, 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 JSZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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