MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both rear chassis rails rusty
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak to engine and gearbox
n/side front suspension cone rusting
o/side rear brake back plate rusting
engine management light on
heavy oil leak
nearside front shock absorber weaping
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
engine management light on
heavy oil leak
nearside front shock absorber weaping
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
STRONG ADVISE:Both front shock absorbers weaping
STRONG ADVISE:Heavy engine oil leak-Advise further attention
fuel lines corroded
oil leak from transfer box
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
STRONG ADVISE:Both front shock absorbers weaping
STRONG ADVISE:Heavy engine oil leak-Advise further attention
fuel lines corroded
oil leak from transfer box
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres perishing - new tyres advised shortly
front brake discs worn to recommended thickness
hi-level brake light not working
water leak rear of engine
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
hi-level brake light not working
nail in o/s/f tyre
water leak rear of engine
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?
BF53 UEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is BF53 UEJ safe to buy?
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