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BF53 OXK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 146,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear/rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis rails corroded outside of prescribed areas

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower ball joints- both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are worn on edges (stepped tread tyres) and cracking

Minor damage to windscreen

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 143,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 136,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 129,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 121,143 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,679 miles

Engine management light on

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 114,673 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 104,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,938 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 81,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,842 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 OXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

BF53 OXK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 OXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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