MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired detached (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Water in offside headlamp
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YF53 ORV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 YF53 ORV, 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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YF53 ORV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.
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