MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All throughout (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in thick wet underseal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear outer Arch Corrosion but no sharp edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under vehicle covered in thick black underseal
underbody corroded
Nearside Inner sill
inner wings x 2
oil leek
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering coupling on columnn (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Inner sill
inner wings x 2
oil leek
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
bracket adrift on centre exhaust but still supported
Centre Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Centre Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Centre Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear brake discs worn
both rear bump stops missing
nearside front bump stop missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wiper blades split at ends
both rear brake discs worn
both rear bump stops missing
nearside front bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front bump stop missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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YE53 LGA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YE53 LGA, 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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YE53 LGA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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