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BF53 TWE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 143,446 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 138,608 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 138,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,280 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,280 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,441 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oversills fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,110 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,951 miles

Both 3rd row seats folded away

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,951 miles

Both 3rd row seats folded away

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,222 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,045 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,618 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,016 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,016 miles

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

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

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 TWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TWE, 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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What year was BF53 TWE registered?

BF53 TWE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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