MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,183 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside offside lower arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body, chassis corroded.
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished 255/55/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body / chassis corroded
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and perished 255/55/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under body / chassis corroded
Nearside Front play in upper d bar bush, advise replacement
Rear exhaust hitting bumper
slight engine oil leak
slight gear oil leak
fuel tank damp
o/s / n/s rear upper shocker mount areas corroded
o/s/f body mount slightly corroded
o/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded
outer sills not clearly visible
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
outer sills not clearly visible
fuel tank damp
o/s / n/s rear upper shocker mount areas corroded
o/s/f body mount slightly corroded
o/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
child seats fitted to o/s / n/s rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
gearbox damp with oil
o/s/f antiroll bar adjustable section as slight play in a pin/bush
outer sills not visible due to covers and steps fitted
slight lift in o/s/f upper and lower ball joints
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
child seats fitted to o/s / n/s rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
gearbox damp with oil
o/s/f antiroll bar adjustable section as slight play in a pin/bush
outer sills not visible due to covers and steps fitted
slight lift in o/s/f upper and lower ball joints
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
both front tyres cracking slightly in areas.
center brake light not working.
clutch slave cylinder slightly damp but not leaking.
nsf tyre on 2-3mm on outer edge.
small cut in osr tyre.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r suspension bump stop missing
unable to check brake pipe condition properly due to underseal + position
unable to check wheel bearing condition properly due to 4wd
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres badly cracked and perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear disc's are slightly pitted
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front and nearside rear bonded rubber bump stops missing.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front and nearside rear bonded rubber bump stops missing.
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
power steering fluid low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YA53 ZMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 YA53 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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