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BF53 AVB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,581 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Rear both reg bulb lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2020 111,579 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Side board (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both reg bulb lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2019 109,799 miles

Nearside door step slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 109,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached door step insecure and slightly corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door step slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,674 miles

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aux drive belt deteriorated

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aux drive belt deteriorated

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 956,028 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,859 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 82,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,588 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 46,846 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 46,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,905 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 40,905 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,214 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 AVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVB, 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 AVB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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