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BF53 TXW

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,319 mi
Last recorded172,319 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 172,319 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 167,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 167,765 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 160,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 152,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 152,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 144,115 miles

Fuel leak at engine

Fuel leak at tank

Pass 12 Aug 2015 130,829 miles

Offside front brake grabbing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2015 130,815 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front disc's slight lip

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,149 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,710 miles

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT WEEP FROM FRONT DIFF OIL SEAL

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,583 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 60,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,283 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,221 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,456 miles

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 TXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

BF53 TXW is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 TXW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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