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BF53 UDZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 177,327 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 167,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 167,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 153,487 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2020 153,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side of chassis and shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 137,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,645 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 126,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,907 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 116,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,821 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 83,144 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,104 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,575 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 67,560 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,715 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 UDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UDZ, 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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What year was BF53 UDZ registered?

BF53 UDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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