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BF53 TNU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,490 mi
Last recorded162,490 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2012 162,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 153,386 miles

all tyres low on tread

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 143,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 117,437 miles

chassis rusty

front tyre treads very low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 67,909 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,752 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 TNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 TNU registered?

BF53 TNU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is BF53 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 TNU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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