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84,507 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Both rear bump stops are missing
Both rear bump stops are missing
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by cat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested aborted due to being to high causing damage to machine (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4e)
Fluid suspension pipe leaking suspension pipes along offside chassis (2.4.D.2)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened suspension pipes along offside chassis (2.4.D.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails and rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coolant leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hydrolic suspension pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hydrolic suspension pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 TUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 TUO, 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 TUO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 2003.
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