MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp not fully secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rearmost seats/belts inaccessible to test
suspension system pipes corroded / appear modified
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp not fully secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rearmost seats/belts inaccessible to test
suspension system pipes corroded / appear modified
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle jacked without suspension hanging freely
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp not fully secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rearmost seats / belts inaccessible to test
suspension may have been modified
vehicle jacked without suspension hanging freely
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside headlamp not fully secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension may have been modified
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel breather by filler neck damp
rearmost seats / belts inaccessible to test
vehicle jacked without suspension hanging freely
Central stop lamp not working
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear tyre deteriortaed
Offside headlamp not fully secure
Oil leak ()
fuel breather next to filler neck damp
vehicle jacked without suspension hanging freely
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Central stop lamp not working
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear tyre deteriortaed
Offside headlamp not fully secure
Oil leak ()
fuel breather next to filler neck damp
vehicle jacked without suspension hanging freely
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rearmost seat/belts not readily accessible to test
vehicle only jacked under suspension
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rearmost seat/belts not readily accessible to test
vehicle only jacked under suspension
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres abnormal wear on shoulders
o/s/f brake slighty binding
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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YL53 AXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 YL53 AXB, 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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YL53 AXB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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