MOT Status
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206,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
all under side covered with heavy under seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both innersills corroded
oil leak
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front radiator bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both innersills corroded
oil leak
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING AREA (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR SUSPENSION TOP AIR BAG MOUNTING AREA AT BOTH SIDES NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN ALL AREAS
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED AND WEAK
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW
OIL LEAK/POWER STEERING LEAK NOTICED
FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS ARE DISTORTED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION IN MOST AREAS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERNS ARE DISTORTED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD
REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW
REAR NUMBER PLATE IS DISTORTED
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION IN MOST AREAS
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak N/S/F
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Play in steering arm ball joints, after steering box and onto nearide hub.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear seats folded away at test - unable to check
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
o/s/r body to axle bump stop rubber missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL53 EFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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