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BF53 TSO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,433 mi
Last recorded193,433 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 193,433 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 192,329 miles

os and ns rear sills corroded inner

Pass 5 Mar 2020 191,877 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 191,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 185,671 miles

n/s/r link worn

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 185,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 175,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,772 miles

rear brake discs both sides showing corrosion on inner face.

steering box has slight leak of fluid.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 157,759 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes showing wear.

nearside front track rod end showing wear.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 153,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 147,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 139,512 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 126,506 miles

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s outer track rod end slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 119,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering box pitman shaft has light misting of oil

Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,429 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 95,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 85,192 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 85,192 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2007 63,463 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 63,463 miles

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.

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 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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What year was BF53 TSO registered?

BF53 TSO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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