MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
os and ns rear sills corroded inner
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed at support mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed at support mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Suspension stabiliser brocken of (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to chassis support mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed at support mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working High level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r link worn
oil leak
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r link worn
oil leak
rear brake discs both sides showing corrosion on inner face.
steering box has slight leak of fluid.
both front lower shock absorber bushes showing wear.
nearside front track rod end showing wear.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s outer track rod end slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering box pitman shaft has light misting of oil
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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 TSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 TSO, 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 TSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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