MOT Status
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141,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from rear axle.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s mirror glass cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
potential fuel leak above fuel tank
windscreen cracked o/s lower corner
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s mirror glass cracked
potential fuel leak above fuel tank
windscreen cracked o/s lower corner
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
various transmission oil leaks
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
various transmission oil leaks
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TLY, 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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What year was BF53 TLY registered?
BF53 TLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
Is BF53 TLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 TLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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