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BF53 PVW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,260 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,779 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,922 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,166 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,560 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 26,480 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 PVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 PVW registered?

BF53 PVW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is BF53 PVW safe to buy?

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