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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front corrosion forming inner wing area adjacent to abs pump but not effecting
Offside Front surface corrosion forming inner wing area
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
only one horn button operatinal
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to abs unit mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above chassis evidence of rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
only one horn button operational
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel insecure wing is loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adjacent to abs unit mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above chassis evidence of rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
only one horn button operational
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front bump support corroded
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front bump support corroded
gearbox oil leak
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear bar (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wipers split but still clearing the screen
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front windscreen is damaged not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front brake discs very poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fuel filter leaking from seal on water trap
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to fully test seatbelt
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
front brake pads worn very low but just above 1.5mm
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
child seat fitted to n/s/r so unable to fully test seatbelt
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
front brake pads worn very low but just above 1.5mm
front prop to transfer case flange has excessive movement in the up and down movement
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BF53 TYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 TYG, 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 TYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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