MOT Status
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130,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (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))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn watts link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired at towbar (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak of engine bay
Central Rear Oil leak of engine bay around gearbox area upper right hand side
Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis outer layer of paint/rust flaking (6.1.B.2)
Rear Oil leak differential pinnion oil seal
Central Front Oil leak of engine bay
Central Rear Oil leak of engine bay around gearbox area upper right hand side
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis outer layer of paint/rust flaking (6.1.B.2)
Rear Oil leak differential pinnion oil seal
Stop lamp not working center stop light (1.2.1b)
rear disc pads getting low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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