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BF53 TYZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,853 mi
Last recorded83,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 83,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,783 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,060 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,060 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,951 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,975 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 TYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 TYZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF53 TYZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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