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BF53 AUA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,315 mi
Last recorded111,315 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,905 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 109,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front cross beam corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 100,006 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front x beam corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside screen wash jet part blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff oil leak

bolt on gearbox mounting loose

o/s rear and centre rear seats not fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2018 99,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder stuck on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

bolt on gearbox mounting loose

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front x beam corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside screen wash jet part blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff oil leak

o/s rear and centre rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom joint and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop light not working

OSR and Center seat belts not tested as seats removed

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom joint and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet part blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front top joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,090 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,204 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to front chassis,and rear chassis (nearside under chassis splitting)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,364 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,682 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 40,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,423 miles

eye level brake light not working

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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BF53 AUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF53 AUA, 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 AUA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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