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BF53 OYR

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,669 mi
Last recorded153,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 153,669 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 153,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 141,902 miles

steering box leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 124,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 111,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,585 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,416 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 58,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,742 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,742 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

BF53 OYR is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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