MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fluid suspension pump removed
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has cut within sidewall but cords/ply not visable
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has cut within sidewall but cords/ply not visable
both front tires are wearing on inner edges
both rear axle upper bump stops are missing
offside front of engine oiley?
rear load space cover fitted, cannot fully inspect occasional seat seat belts
rear prop-shaft rear guibo joint is starting to crack
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tires are wearing on inner edges
both rear axle upper bump stops are missing
nearside front door did not centrally unlock?
offside front of engine oiley?
rear load space cover fitted, cannot fully inspect occasional seat seat belts
rear prop-shaft rear guibo joint is starting to crack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
tyre Tread Depth O/S/F 3.20mm N/S/F 1.90mm O/S/R 1.90mm N/S/R 2.00mm Min legal Limit 1.60mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
tyre Tread Depth O/S/F 3.20mm N/S/F 1.90mm O/S/R 1.90mm N/S/R 2.00mm Min legal Limit 1.60mm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s/r hub oil sill
o/s/r hub oil sill
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BF53 OYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 OYG, 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 OYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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