MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s front back plate rusted
all brakes only just met limit
all springs very rusty
font under valance missing
n/s and o/s rear back plates
n/s and o/s rear callipers and brake hose ends rusty
n/s front back plate rusted out
o/s rear inner arch liner rear end badley rusted
Tyre obviously under inflated all /4 (5.2.3 (l))
n/s front back plate rusted
o/s rear back plate rusted
o/s rear inner arch badley rusted rear end
slight oil leake
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sway bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to both sill and boot floor not considered excessive
corrosion to chassis not considered excessive
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn sway bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to both sill and boot floor not considered excessive
corrosion to chassis not considered excessive
slight coolant leake
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
slight coolant leake
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front n/plate cracked
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
both front and nearside flexy brake pipes have corroding ferrules
front number plate deteriorating
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
no rear seats fitted unable to check seatbelts properly
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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YK53 HSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YK53 HSO, 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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YK53 HSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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