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BF53 TTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

223,085 mi
Last recorded223,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 223,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 223,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 215,861 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 205,665 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 201,656 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 195,890 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 195,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 190,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre has slight damage to a sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2014 190,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to a sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2013 180,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 180,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 170,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 170,547 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 153,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti roll bar stabillity control unit seeping oil

Pass 21 Nov 2011 153,920 miles

rear anti roll bar stabillity control unit seeping oil

Pass 15 Nov 2010 134,592 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

offside rear tyre getting low in tread.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 134,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake pads getting low.

offside rear tyre getting low in tread.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,795 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 112,795 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 91,232 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 70,661 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 70,661 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 50,957 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 50,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TTX, 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 TTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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