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BF53 PAO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,390 mi
Last recorded134,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 134,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded/poor condition.

Rear fuel filter damp

Underside of vehicle in such a condition that some brake components cannot be checked correctly.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 130,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis corroded/poor condition.

Rear fuel filter damp

Underside of vehicle in such a condition that some brake components cannot be checked correctly.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,037 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 122,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,888 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (ABS pump) (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front door doesn't open on first attempt

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has heavy surface corrosion (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of chassis are swollen and has started to split (6.6.6)

rear half of chassis is very heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 115,887 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator on right hand rear of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (ABS pump) (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front door doesn't open on first attempt

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has heavy surface corrosion (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of chassis are swollen and has started to split (6.6.6)

rear half of chassis is very heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,751 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,751 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 95,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,676 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,290 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,421 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 PAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

BF53 PAO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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