MOT Status
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129,949 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened
Underbody structure/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened
Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened
Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody structure/ Chassis is corroded or repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened
Underbody structure/ Chassis is corroded or repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pipes covered in grease or other material
corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components
corrosion on exhaust
underbody/ chassis repairs covered in underseal
Brake pipe/s slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion
Underbody/Chassis structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs covered in underseal)
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe/s slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)
Exhaust corroded
Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion
Underbody/Chassis structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs covered in underseal)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
suspension, steering, brake components and prescribed areas slightly corroded, repairs covered in underseal
underbody/ chassis covered in underseal
Exhaust corroded
Front - Nearside & Offside ball joint/s have slight play
Suspension, Steering, Brake components & Prescribed areas slightly corroded, repairs covered in underseal
Underbody/Chassis covered in underseal
Exhaust corrded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear chassis slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Rear suspension hydraulic pipes light misting of oil
Suspension, Steering, Brake components & Prescribed areas corroded, not considered excessive
Underbody/Chassis : corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody, chassis, suspension, steering & brake components have surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis legs (6.6.6)
Oil leak ()
underbody corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
underbody corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
exhaust corroded
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside front wheel bearing noisey
offside front brake sticking slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
rear tyres worn
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ACE pump slightly
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
o/s/r bump stop missing
ACE pump slightly
o/s/r bump stop missing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TUH, 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 TUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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