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BF53 TYU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,196 mi
Last recorded64,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,196 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,495 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 52,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,562 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,562 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,553 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leak,all warning lights on dash

unable to test brake performance,due to suspension fault

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,580 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 39,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,671 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat. Seat belt not checked.

Engine oil leaks

Front diff damp.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,671 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat. Seat belt not checked.

Engine oil leaks

Front diff damp.

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

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)

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 TYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

BF53 TYU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 TYU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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