MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Front Lower radiator bracket corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower radiator bracket corroded and holed
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Underneath Component Surface Corroded
Rear chassis got surface corrosion all over
both rear tyres show slight more wear on inner edge
centre exhaust bracket rusted off,system still supported
condensation in offside head lamp
front tyres are down to 2 - 3 mm
high level brake light not working
minor play in nearside front lower ball joint
slight play in both track rod end ball joints
some engine oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high does not adjust (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front tyres down to 2 - 3 mm
Rear chassis got surface corrosion all over
both rear tyres show slight more wear on inner side
centre exhaust bracket rusted off,system still supported
condensation in offside head lamp
high level brake light not working
minor play in nearside front lower ball joint
slight play in both track rod end ball joints
some engine oil leak
Battery not secured fully.
Chassis and rear folding step corroded.
ONE centre exhaust mounting broken.
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bumpstops missing.
Rear wiper blade split.
Battery not secured fully.
Chassis and rear folding step corroded.
ONE centre exhaust mounting broken.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear bumpstops missing.
Rear wiper blade split.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery not fully secured.
Both rear bump stop rubbers missing.
Chassis corroded.
ONE middle exhaust mounting bracket broken.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear folding step corroded.
Rear wiper blade split.
Battery not secured in tray/box.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NS&OS rear rubber bumpstops missing.
NSF TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.[DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE].
One exhaust hanger broken.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear chassis corroded.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc's slightly worn.
NS&OS rear rubber bump stop missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR levelling unit linkage damaged/repaired.
Power steering fluid level on minimum mark in reservior.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Surface corrosion on rear chassis.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant level low.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc's slightly worn.
NS&OS rear rubber bump stop missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR levelling unit linkage damaged/repaired.
Power steering fluid level on minimum mark in reservior.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Surface corrosion on rear chassis.
Coolant and engine oil levels low.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis corroded.
Rear door step corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Coolant and engine oil levels low.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis corroded.
Rear door step corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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YM52 VLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 YM52 VLV, 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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YM52 VLV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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