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BF53 OYT

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

158,410 mi
Last recorded158,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 158,410 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 158,406 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 152,837 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 146,783 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 139,098 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,791 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 119,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,930 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,811 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,026 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 OYT is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF53 OYT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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