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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded NSF + Rear Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Under-trays fitted.
Vehicle underneath covered in under-seal.
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside tyres crazed/weathered on outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall crazed/weathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear sections of both long front-to-rear brake pipes have localised areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside tyres crazed/weathered on outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall crazed/weathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front checkstrap missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear step corroded, could drop down
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r/, n/s/r/, n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
side step both sides corroded
undertray slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front checkstrap missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear step corroded, could drop down
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r/, n/s/r/, n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
side step both sides corroded
undertray slightly insecure
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front check strap inop
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front, offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
steps have slight corrosion
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From sector-shaft seal in steering-box. (2.3.3b)
The walls of all tyres have minor weathering/crazing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BF53 CRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 CRV, 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 CRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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