MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but no holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded
o/s wiper blade slightly smearing screen
slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills
slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear chassis
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded
o/s wiper blade slightly smearing screen
slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills
slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear chassis
1x bolt insicure in rear prop shaft
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded
o/s / n/s rear chassis corroded
possible fluid from rear fuel filter
slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors
1x bolt insicure in rear prop shaft
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded
o/s / n/s rear chassis corroded
possible fluid from rear fuel filter
slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s / n/s rear brake disc back plates corroded
slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear chassis
slight corrosion o/s front floor
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake disc back plates corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake disc back plates corroded
brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded
rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded
tow bar and mounting points getting corroded
brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded
engine oil leak
front discs getting worn
rear brake backplates getting corroded
some play rear drop links
tow bar and mounting points showing signs of corrosion
engine oil leak
exhaust getting corroded
rear brake back plates getting corroded
small lip front discs
tow bar and mounting points getting corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 OVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OVY, 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 OVY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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