MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Missing suspension bump stops - both rear and O/S/Front.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lowers (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre perishing in tread
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)
all suspension bushes deteriorating
both rear brake back plate corroded
exhaust joints very rusty
osf and both rear bump stops missing
Front shock absorber lower bushes separating
Nearside Front drag link end has slight play
Offside Front bump stop missing
Rear brake hose ferules rusty
Rear bump stops missing
chassis rusty
exhaust joints rusty
oil leak
Fuel system component leaking by filter housing (7.2.3)
Front shock absorber lower bushes separating
Nearside Front drag link end has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake hose ferules rusty
Rear bump stops missing
chassis rusty
exhaust joints rusty
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Serious oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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YL53 BHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 BHA, 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 BHA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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