MOT Status
ValidMileage
164,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
under body heavily under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?
BF53 UCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is BF53 UCO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 UCO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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