MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both side step rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR BACKING PLATES CORRODED
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (c))
at time off retest ABS and Traction control; lights when on and out when car started however when other member of staff parked car lights came back on indicating driving fault
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (c))
Front wiper blade were worn and engine has oil leak 0/r tyre has nail in it
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust system heavily corroded
underbody has surface rust
Corrosion on brake pipes,chassis and floor pan.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak(further investigation recommended)
1 nsr /osr/nsf /osf/ chassis corrosion 2 nsr/osr brake pipes corroded main feed 3 engine oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
1 nsr /osr/nsf /osf/ chassis corrosion 2 nsr/osr brake pipes corroded main feed 3 engine oil leak
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH53 YVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 YH53 YVZ, 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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YH53 YVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 October 2003.
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