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Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak - p/steer pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Front Fog lamp reflectors deterioated
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/F OUTER BRAKE PAD INCORRECTLY INSTALLED (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Installed incorrectly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak - p/steer pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Front Fog lamp reflectors deterioated
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion on wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in power steer pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog lamp reflector deteriorated
Offside Front Fog lamp reflector deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber mount dethatched from chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ALL CHASSIS COVERED IN GENEROUS COATING OF UNDERSEAL
all chassis repairs covered in under seal
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired on inner arch repair patch isn't welded to factory steel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to upper spring mount in wheel arch area repair plate fell off under inspection leaving a corroded hole in the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis repair plate fell off during inspection leaving a crack and hole next to lower spring mount near axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front suspension mounting holed where repair plate fell off under inspection as it had one spot weld holding it on. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking on fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis next to tow bar and body mount half of the repair was silicon and holed next to inadequate (silicon) repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis next to shock absorber mount the rear of the repair plate isn't welded therefore its an inadequate repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected upper wing under bonnet inadequately repaired welds missing and not fixed (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL OTHER VEHICLE/CHASSIS REPAIRS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND CHASSIS LOOKS AS IF ITS BULDGING OUT!!
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm front bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis, next to spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where bump stop should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, upper wing near servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm rear bush housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm rear bush housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member securing mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis next to trailing arm rear bush (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member bracket mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner chassis repair plate not secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, next to trailing arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis, next to trailing arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Where bump stop should be (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle underside heavily corroded.
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over chassie (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner near gear box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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
Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring 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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering shock not attached (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated driveshaft outer seal leaking on to brakes (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated front driveshaft outer seal leaking on to brakes (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at abs pump mounting (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door shut (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front bumper crossmember corroded
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat,s fitted to rear x3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Front bumper crossmember corroded
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat,s fitted to rear x3
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
child seats fitted
oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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YB53 ZDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 ZDD, 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 ZDD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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