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BF53 OVY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,841 mi
Last recorded187,841 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 187,841 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 187,841 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 179,690 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 179,690 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 167,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 155,102 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 147,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 147,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 138,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 129,663 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 129,663 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,332 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,651 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust getting corroded

rear brake back plates getting corroded

small lip front discs

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,099 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,099 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,396 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 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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