MOT Status
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General underbody corrosion to chassis at rear
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipes covered in grease (Unable to inspect fully)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge (Stepped slightly)
Oil leak ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipes covered in grease (Unable to inspect fully)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge (Stepped slightly)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water inside lamp (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side water inside lamp strong advisory*** (1.7.5a)
front and rear all over brake discs slightly rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water inside lamp (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side water inside lamp strong advisory*** (1.7.5a)
front and rear all over brake discs slightly rusty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear axle (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear axel hub leaking oil
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water inside lamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fuel filter housing mist of diesel fuel
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear (rear axle leaking oil) brake disc back plate contaminated by oil
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear (rear axle leaking oil) brake disc back plate contaminated by oil
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil keak on near side of rear axel
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.
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 TJO, 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 TJO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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