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BF53 TDX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,672 mi
Last recorded150,672 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 150,672 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 150,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber support corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 136,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 136,364 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,096 miles

Oil leak front axle

Oil leak steering box area

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S rear next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,090 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak front axle

Oil leak steering box area

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S rear next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel filter insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,679 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 109,679 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking over axle (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,598 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,645 miles

oil leaks

power steering noisy(poss fluid low)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leaks

power steering noisy(poss fluid low)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,204 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,985 miles

Oil leak

sill covers

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

all rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,584 miles

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 30 Sep 2008 39,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak fron steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,703 miles

Oil leak fron steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,704 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,704 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,316 miles

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

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

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 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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