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BF53 UAN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 157,180 miles

Chassis in poor condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 157,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chassis in poor condition

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 149,807 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,822 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 141,822 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 133,428 miles

child seats fitted in rear

oil leak

play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,817 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in zone A just within limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,788 miles

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Dec 2012 100,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 88,518 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,097 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,468 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 UAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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