MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
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)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link Rod Mounting Rubber (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking Ace Pipe Leaking (2.4.D.2)
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front Suspension Turret Corroded.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
transfer box leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
transfer box leak
Slight Corrosion Both Front Suspension Turrets
Very Slight Steering Box Out-Put Shaft Leak.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R Brake Disc Corroding.
O/S/R Inner Brake Pad Worn Low.
Rear Prop-shaft Rubber Coupling Slight Cracking.
Slight Corrosion Both Front Suspension Turrets
Very Slight Steering Box Out-Put Shaft Leak.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both Front Track Rod Ends Showing Signs Of Movement
Both Rear Brake Pipes Showing Signs Of Corrosion.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear brake disc back plate protectors excessively corroded.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake disc back plate protectors excessively corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/rear brake back plate missing
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YX03 YLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 YX03 YLJ, 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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YX03 YLJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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