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BF53 UDE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 119,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2015 114,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 106,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four tyres some perishing ????

back seats not in use folded away !!!!seat belts not checked

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes cover in greaes making hard to inspect ??

chassie slight corrosion ???

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/rear brake pipe corroded but just within limit ?

Pass 14 Jun 2012 93,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,295 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,849 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 60,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pipes coated copper slip

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,100 miles

Pipes coated copper slip

Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,664 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 UDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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