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BD53 ETO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ETO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 80,586 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,586 miles

Lower Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearsidse rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door step rusty

offside door step corrodded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside door step rusty

offside door step corrodded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel regulator weeping

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,341 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 56,546 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bothy front tyres wearing on inner edge (tracking out)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,749 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BD53 ETO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BD53 ETO, 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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What year was BD53 ETO registered?

BD53 ETO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BD53 ETO safe to buy?

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