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BF53 TYO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,682 mi
Last recorded126,682 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 126,682 miles

Active Anti Roll Bar Suspension Pipes Rusty

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,006 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,249 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 97,019 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,019 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front no.plate protruding from side of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,919 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,782 miles

Central stop light inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 90,687 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 87,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis starting to splitvthrough corrosion (6.6.6)

slioght oil leak from steering box

Fail 5 Nov 2015 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis starting to splitvthrough corrosion (6.6.6)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slioght oil leak from steering box

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 78,725 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

thorn in n/s front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

thorn in n/s front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,555 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,651 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,412 miles

2 rear seats folded away, unable to check rear belts

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,740 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 TYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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