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BF53 TBZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 203,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise center brake lamp not working

advise oil waring lamp on intermitantly

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,477 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 86,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,152 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid level.

engine coolant leak.

engine coolant level.

engine oil leak.

engine oil level.

front diff oil leak.

rear registration plate lights, (dim).

Fail 24 Feb 2009 78,152 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid level.

engine coolant leak.

engine coolant level.

engine oil leak.

engine oil level.

front diff oil leak.

rear registration plate lights, (dim).

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,116 miles

oil leak(s).

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,010 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

BF53 TBZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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