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BF53 PXU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,297 mi
Last recorded221,297 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 221,297 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 221,144 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 209,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 189,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 104,319 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 93,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 87,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,680 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

spare tyre below 1.6

Fail 14 Nov 2009 80,675 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on

spare tyre below 1.6

t/c light on

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,223 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,597 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 PXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

BF53 PXU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BF53 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 PXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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