MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced close to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail swelling with corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
exhaust rear joint corroded
heavy corrosion to rear chassis
rear exhaust brackets corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
exhaust rear joint corroded
heavy corrosion to rear chassis
rear exhaust brackets corroded
Chassis very corroded .
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering box area (2.3.3b)
signs of surface corrosion to all brake flexy hose ferrules
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
centre stop light not working
rust holes in nearside rear brake back plate
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
centre stop light not working
rust holes in nearside rear brake back plate
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heavy surface rust on rear chassis rails
stone plate missing offside rear brake
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
heavy surface rust on rear chassis rails
stone plate missing offside rear brake
Exhaust system deteriorating
Front brake pipe ferrules corroding **STRONG ADVISE**
Front fuel pipe starting to corrode
Front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated
Slight oil weep from engine
Steering box leaking
Underside of vehicle starting to corrode
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front and rear disc facings in poor condition
front disc pads worn to limit
o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded and in poor condition
rear disc pads worn to limit
gearbox mountings insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 THV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 THV, 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 THV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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