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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
slight oil leak
Nearside Front tyre has a combination of minor cracks
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre has a combination of minor cracks
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has a combination of minor cracks
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both chassis rails slightly corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
chassis corroded n/s at midway
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front prop-shaft uj showing signs of wear.(DRY)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tyres getting low
nearside wing mirror slightly loose
tailgate wont open
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tyres getting low
nearside wing mirror slightly loose
tailgate wont open
n.s.f tyre close to wear bars
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BF53 AFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BF53 AFA, 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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BF53 AFA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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