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BF53 UDJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,948 mi
Last recorded169,948 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 169,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 168,165 miles

front arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2021 168,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2019 166,809 miles

bad oil leaks

n/s track rod end on front rod worm

Fail 26 Jun 2019 166,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bad oil leaks

n/s track rod end on front rod worm

Pass 6 Jul 2018 164,244 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 159,867 miles

Cover missing centre rear seat belt stalk.

Tyres cracking at tread and sidewall areas.

Fail 11 May 2017 159,867 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Cover missing centre rear seat belt stalk.

Tyres cracking at tread and sidewall areas.

Pass 31 May 2016 152,681 miles

front propshaft rear u/j worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,537 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 146,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,288 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 126,276 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front swivel pin noisey

Pass 3 Feb 2012 119,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,128 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 73,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,933 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 100,323 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 100,323 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,913 miles

evidence of fuel leak from rear filter bowl

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 UDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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