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Bonnet release lever is missing
Both rear seat backs are loose
Brake pedal rubber is worn
Central Exhaust joint is loose & rattling
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle suspension knuckle joint is nearly worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Gear box oil leak
Headlamp levelling adjuster is not working
Headlamp levelling device not working
Nearside Front Bumper is damaged badly
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer CV boot is not secure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer disc face is very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspect suspension hydraulic pipe is weeping
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has an oil weep
Transfer box oil leak
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Large stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak anti rollbar stabiliser unit (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rubber doughnut split (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear nearside brake pads are getting low,& have been getting hot.
Nearside Front 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)
engine,gearbox and rear diff leaking oil
front tyres wearing low
n/s/rear bump stop missing
steering box leaking fluid
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine,gearbox and rear diff leaking oil
front tyres wearing low
n/s/rear bump stop missing
steering box leaking fluid
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front 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)
engine,gearbox and rear diff leaking oil
front tyres wearing low
n/s/rear bump stop missing
steering box leaking fluid
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YF03 WVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 YF03 WVA, 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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YF03 WVA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2003.
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