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BF53 TUP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,501 mi
Last recorded180,501 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 180,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 180,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Missing (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 172,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 161,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 152,938 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 138,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L warning on

unable to make visual check of main steel brake pipes nearside front to rear

Fail 20 Aug 2014 138,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L warning on

unable to make visual check of main steel brake pipes nearside front to rear

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect main steel brake pipes as they routed along top of nearside chasis member

Fail 15 Aug 2013 117,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect main steel brake pipes as they routed along top of nearside chasis member

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,337 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,336 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2010 41,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,423 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 22,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL WEARING THIN

REAR PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,529 miles

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 TUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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