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BF53 AUE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,748 mi
Last recorded138,748 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,748 miles

Chassis and outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box appears damp

Fail 15 Nov 2018 138,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis next to shockers and rear trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis and outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box appears damp

Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,100 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,100 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 133,775 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,556 miles

Front INVERTER WIREING NEEDS CLIPPING

Front STEERING BOX SLIGHT FLUID LEAK AND PLAY

Offside Front Upper BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TOW BAR ELECTRICS WIRE BRACKET BROKEN AWAY BEEN TIED UP

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Rear UNDER LADDER FRAME CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BACK ARM LONG (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BACK ARM LONG (2.2.B.1f)

Front INVERTER WIREING NEEDS CLIPPING

Front STEERING BOX SLIGHT FLUID LEAK AND PLAY

Offside Front Upper BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear TOW BAR ELECTRICS WIRE BRACKET BROKEN AWAY BEEN TIED UP

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Rear UNDER LADDER FRAME CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,701 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,554 miles

N/s rear chassis rail slighly corroded.

O/s rear chassis rail slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 105,533 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

N/s rear chassis rail slighly corroded.

O/s rear chassis rail slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,999 miles

O/s front bump stop missing.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 94,999 miles

O/s front bump stop missing.

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,584 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,584 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 35,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,282 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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BF53 AUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AUE, 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 BF53 AUE registered?

BF53 AUE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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