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BF53 PXX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,623 mi
Last recorded199,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 199,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all break pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center high (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 199,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all break pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center high (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 197,325 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 197,325 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 193,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 193,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 188,376 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 188,376 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 176,533 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 176,533 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 167,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 160,084 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 151,598 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 151,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 144,642 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 144,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 137,058 miles

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

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

wiper blades split at ends but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 16 Nov 2011 128,913 miles

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

offside steering drop arm has slight movement

Pass 9 Nov 2010 119,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,558 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,253 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW THROUGH CENTRE

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,601 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 44,921 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 PXX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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