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BF53 HAU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,980 mi
Last recorded162,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 162,980 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded and weak at joint

Fail 5 Dec 2023 162,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength track control arm rear most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength track control arm forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected link rod defective both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded and weak at joint

Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,792 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and weak at rear joint

Fail 8 Dec 2022 156,792 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded and weak at rear joint

Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,237 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 142,237 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking unit on rear of cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 138,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 130,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 121,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,867 miles

n/s and o/s rear disc shields missing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 102,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,066 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r back plate poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2014 99,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r back plate poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,922 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 81,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 81,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 71,459 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 71,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 63,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

abs tc light on then went out ok for mot

engine oil just below min

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,157 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 41,157 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

ADVISE FRONT REAR AXLE PIOION SEALS LEAKING OIL

ADVISE front brake pads low

ADVISE front discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,260 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 HAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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