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BF53 THV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,452 mi
Last recorded162,452 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 162,452 miles

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 162,452 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 155,254 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 140,840 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 140,834 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,493 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 127,493 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,545 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail swelling with corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,704 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 118,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,815 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,560 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 102,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,216 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 84,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,588 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 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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