MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Upper surface corrosion to nearside + offside upper coil spring turrets
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer brake pads getting low
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer nearside + offside side steps slightly corroded
Rear nearside + offside brake disc surface corrosion
Rear nearside + offside chassis rail to toe bar support surface corrosion
Rear nearside + offside chassis rails surface corrosion
Rear nearside + offside rigid brake pipes in various places surface corrosion
engine/gearbox slightly damp/oil leak
handbrake lever slight travel
offside front tyre just on 1.6mm on inner edge
reverse lights inoperative
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Upper surface corrosion to nearside + offside upper coil spring turrets
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer brake pads getting low
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer nearside + offside side steps slightly corroded
Rear nearside + offside brake disc surface corrosion
Rear nearside + offside chassis rail to toe bar support surface corrosion
Rear nearside + offside chassis rails surface corrosion
Rear nearside + offside rigid brake pipes in various places surface corrosion
engine/gearbox slightly damp/oil leak
handbrake lever slight travel
offside front tyre just on 1.6mm on inner edge
reverse lights inoperative
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise a complete check of visible pipes for corrosion with wheels removed (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on a rear suspension and rear suspension components. Checked using the self-assessment tool. Advise, remove rear wheels for further investigation. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak Tank cracked l ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm - baud on inner edge 225/55/18 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear bump stops are missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear bump stops are missing
Rear bump stops are missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear suspension bump stops are missing
wiper blades poor condition
Added engine oil before carrying out emissions test!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing!
o/s/r brake pipe slightly damaged.
Added engine oil before carrying out emissions test!
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing!
o/s/r brake pipe slightly damaged.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing!
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre tread is wearing slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear bump stop rubbers missing.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear bump stop rubbers missing.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front pinion oil seal weeping oil.
o/s/r bump stop rubber missing.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front pinion oil seal weeping oil.
o/s/r bump stop rubber missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 PVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2003.
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