MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By rear outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link on rear axle stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Warning Lamp staying on. (1.6 (b))
O/S and N/S Rear suspension bump stops missing. And Offside front Bump stop missing.
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On drop link. (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced As marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel On drop link. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased that are visual (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
seats down in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s)
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both gear mounts worn/weak
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat in the boot does not lock to the floor (6.2.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both gear mounts worn/weak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wipers poor condition.
Offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front wipers poor condition.
Offside front tyre worn on outer sidewall.
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Damage to nearside front wheel rim.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Damage to nearside front wheel rim.
Oil leak.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
both rear axle bump stops missing(removed) and fifth passenger seat missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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YB53 FEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 YB53 FEX, 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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YB53 FEX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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