MOT Status
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183,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advise - Additional wiring found in engine bay and wiring by throttle pedal exposed
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
centre to rear exhaust flange corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking at banjo (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Suspect OSF spring broken..
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust system corroded
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
All front rubber brake pipe crimps have corrosion.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear seat belt clasps not checked seats stowed.
o/s/f tyre outer wall has damage.
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear seat belt clasps not checked seats stowed.
o/s/f tyre outer wall has damage.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL03 BZY 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 76.9%.
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 YL03 BZY, 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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YL03 BZY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 2003.
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