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BF53 UEZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,412 mi
Last recorded122,412 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UEZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 122,412 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 122,006 miles

ACE suspension pipes to front and rear corroded

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bolt in cross beam under radiator (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 119,572 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 119,572 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leaks

Front ACE hydraulic pipes corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear ACE hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,812 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Engine oil leaks

Front ACE hydraulic pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear ACE hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,585 miles

Rear chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 102,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,621 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,376 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 UEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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