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BF53 PYA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,200 mi
Last recorded154,200 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 154,200 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 27 Sep 2024 154,200 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 17 Apr 2023 150,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,872 miles

Rear anti roll links have some play

Pass 21 Nov 2015 123,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,564 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f bumper cap

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,102 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 84,202 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 May 2011 84,106 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 64,423 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,854 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2008 48,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2007 36,128 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 PYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

BF53 PYA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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