MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside chassis leg corroded along its length
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded to excess
Offside chassis leg corroded along its length
all body to chassis mounts showing signs of corrosion
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside chassis leg corroded along its length
Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded to excess
Offside chassis leg corroded along its length
all body to chassis mounts showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear bump stops missing
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear bump stops missing
Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
all welding is marked in silver
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassic badly corroded (6.1.A.1)
both rear axel bump stops missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all rear chassic badly corroded (6.1.A.1)
both rear axel bump stops missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis corrodeing and thin in places
n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking also tread 2mm
rear diff seal slightly leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis corrodeing and thin in places
n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking also tread 2mm
rear diff seal slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chassis corrodeing at places
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chassis corrodeing at places
rear brake pads getting low
slight judder threw brake pedal
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake pads getting low
slight judder threw brake pedal
both rear bump stops missing
condension in n/s/f head light
engine oil leaks
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm also tyre perishing and cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear bump stops missing
condension in n/s/f head light
engine oil leaks
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm also tyre perishing and cracking
front tyres 2-3mm
n/s revearse light inop
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres 2-3mm
n/s revearse light inop
Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both wiperblades wearing
offside door mirror glass slightly insecure
offside rear suspension rebound stop missing.
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YX53 WVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 YX53 WVK, 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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YX53 WVK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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