MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis has slight surface corrosion
front brake pads getting low
front tyres getting low
rear brake discs slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
chassis has surface corrosion in places
front brake pads getting low
front tyres getting slightly low
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front diff oil seal leaking
n/s/r hub seal damp
rear brake discs deteriated
rear inner brake pads low
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front diff oil seal leaking
n/s/r hub seal damp
rear brake discs deteriated
rear inner brake pads low
light corrosion around chassis
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front bottom bushes (2.7.4)
light corrosion around chassis
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Air suspension level adjuster rod insecure ( air suspension replaced with coil springs)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake application uneven
Rear Exhaust flange corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear bump stops missing x2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake disc back plate missing
Offside Rear Air suspension level adjuster rod insecure ( air suspension replaced with coil springs)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust flange corroded
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear bump stops missing x2
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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