MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front - Wheel bearing has slight play/slightly noisy
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust joint corroded
light corrosion to rear chassis areas
slight engine transmission and rear diff oil leaks
slight movement in both front drag link ends
steering box slightly noisy and damp
rear exhaust joint corroded
slight leak from rear diff seal
slight movement in both drag link ends
slight noise from steering box
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YD53 FWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 YD53 FWN, 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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YD53 FWN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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