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BF53 PTY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,782 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,424 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,424 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section before the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section before the flexi (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear b.pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear b.pipe (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear b.pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear b.pipe (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

under side corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,784 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear of chassis corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,114 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded particly around the the joins & hangers

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,176 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,853 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,301 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 PTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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