MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition central (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Exhaust system insecure central exhaust box broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering central and rear (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central and rear (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering central and rear (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle body corroded all over underneath
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Body has slight corrosion all body mount points (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)
Air suspension pipe leaking front stabilatey hydraulic pipes leaking (2.4.D.2)
Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by top shock mtg (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS
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)
slight misting of oil on n/s/r brake back plate
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
fuel pipes slightly rusted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s and o/s rear chassis corrsion starting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s and o/s rear chassis corrsion starting
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 TRV, 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 TRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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