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BF53 CHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 152,579 miles

All brake discs corroded

Brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in underseal preventing full corrosion assessment

Chassis covered in underseal preventing full corrosion assessment

Pass 17 Sep 2015 151,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 150,532 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 150,532 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 138,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 138,236 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 133,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,321 miles

light misting around steering box

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 122,232 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os wiper poor ,oil leaks,

Pass 23 Sep 2009 176,814 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers poor. oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,665 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,506 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,578 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 CHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 CHV registered?

BF53 CHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 CHV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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