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BF53 UDG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

132,000 mi
Last recorded132,000 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 132,000 miles

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

under body under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2023 128,336 miles

Chassis and underbody is undersealed

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 102,501 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,968 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,829 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 100,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 97,266 miles

Front prop shaft rear universal joint is worn

Fail 31 May 2016 97,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front prop shaft rear universal joint is worn

Fail 20 May 2015 92,481 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 92,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 87,684 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,019 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,011 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,002 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 70,253 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 70,253 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 64,780 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,780 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 57,531 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,686 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 UDG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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