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BF53 PWY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,365 mi
Last recorded155,365 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 155,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,255 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under sealent sprayed under body

Pass 22 Apr 2017 138,207 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracking on sidewall..

Oil leak

Suspension components have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Surface rust in various places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under body chassis starting to corroded. surface rust various places

Fail 5 Dec 2015 133,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey arm. front bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under body chassis starting to corroded. surface rust various places

Pass 6 Dec 2014 128,104 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 122,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside number plate light missing

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Fail 24 Nov 2012 116,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak (possible waterpump)

eml light illuminated

nearside number plate light missing

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from suspension stabalisation unit

Fail 22 Nov 2011 110,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from suspension stabalisation unit

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,811 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 95,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,980 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 68,781 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 PWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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