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BF53 UCU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,706 mi
Last recorded100,706 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from differential box rear and front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear under body and majority of the suspension components surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,027 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,415 miles

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

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,372 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,223 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,315 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,906 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,853 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,636 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 UCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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