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BF53 TVX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,061 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 123,061 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 118,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,979 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,340 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

play inside steering box

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,899 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,797 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,797 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,972 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,402 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,543 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 TVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVX, 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 TVX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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