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BF53 UDM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,156 mi
Last recorded180,156 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 180,156 miles

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

extensive welding been carried out to under chacie

Pass 23 Dec 2019 176,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 166,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 166,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 155,058 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle chassis is weak corroded and under sealed in places

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,608 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 145,597 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 129,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,535 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,137 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,403 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 62,403 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,139 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,938 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,421 miles

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?

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 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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