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BF53 TVJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,233 mi
Last recorded150,233 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 150,233 miles

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

Offside Front body fixing rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coil springs modified fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,316 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 137,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,825 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 112,817 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,975 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic pipe above axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger step excessively corroded

Slight corrosion rear

Fail 9 Aug 2018 99,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion rear

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic pipe above axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger step excessively corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,441 miles

Exhaust System & Brackets Heavily Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm Remaining/ Mishapen Inner Treadblock

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,458 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,072 miles

N,S,R Tyre has slight distortion

O,S,R Tyre has slight distortion.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

N,S,R Tyre has slight distortion

O,S,R Tyre has slight distortion.

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,218 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 63,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Fail 21 Sep 2011 59,996 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

towball not checked due to plastic cover .

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,128 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,150 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 TVJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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