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BF53 TCY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,520 mi
Last recorded161,520 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 161,520 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

play in front prop shaft uj

Pass 10 Dec 2021 159,528 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis showing general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 159,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis showing general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 156,360 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 152,770 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis repairs not continuously welded but tow bar removed at time of test and electrical coupling missing and taped

Rear exhaust fouling chassis and rear bumper

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 152,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamps coming on with position lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust fouling chassis and rear bumper

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 150,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 May 2018 149,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings - Offside Rear

Pass 3 Jun 2017 149,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 149,076 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,101 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails behind rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 109,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,723 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,415 miles

Front and rear brake disc's pads getting low.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,987 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,073 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 TCY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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