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BF53 COA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,473 mi
Last recorded151,473 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 COA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2015 151,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under tension (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under tension (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap broken out of mounting

all 4 bump stops missing

engine oil leaks

hand brake warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,891 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

o/s/f headlamp condensated

o/s/r light cluster condensated

slight oil leak from engine & gearbox

slight oil leak fron n/s/f half shaft seal

Fail 30 Jan 2015 132,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

brake warning light on

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

o/s/f headlamp condensated

o/s/r light cluster condensated

slight oil leak from engine & gearbox

slight oil leak fron n/s/f half shaft seal

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis showing corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chassis showing corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,712 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 90,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,389 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,330 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,124 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,795 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

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BF53 COA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 COA, 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 COA registered?

BF53 COA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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