MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
extensive welding been carried out to under chacie
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis weak and corroded in places
rear body mounting corroded
rear leveling links poor condition
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis weak and corroded in places
rear body mounting corroded
rear leveling links poor condition
Oil leak ()
vehicle chassis is weak corroded and under sealed in places
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front wheel bearing has advanced wear and slight noise when rotated
Rear axle pinion seal slight leak
Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm and starting to perish
Slight wear in various steering joints
Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front wheel bearing has advanced wear and slight noise when rotated
Rear axle pinion seal slight leak
Rear tyres worn to approx 3mm and starting to perish
Slight wear in various steering joints
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak rear of engine
Wiper rubbers starting to separate from blades
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak rear of engine
Wiper rubbers starting to separate from blades
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
lift in offside front swivel joints
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
lift in offside front swivel joints
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play in drag link end
Slight wear in front suspension ball joints both sides
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear tyres worn to 2mm
Slight play in drag link end
Slight wear in front suspension ball joints both sides
Wiper rubbers splitting off blades
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear bump stop missing
Slight fuel leak at rear of engine
Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear bump stop missing
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight fuel leak at rear of engine
Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Accident damage behind offside rear wheel on back wing but not dangerous.
Rear wiperblade starting to split.
Slight play in drag link ends.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BF53 UDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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