MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
advise o/s/r hub seal slight leak
advise rear brake pipes rusty
advise rear brake pipes rusty
advise o/s/r hub seal slight leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
long travel on hand brake
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 GHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YY53 GHD, 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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YY53 GHD is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 2003.
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