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BF53 UFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 82,759 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various bushes worn

Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,374 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,380 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perrished in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,690 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,016 miles

Central locking fault on nearside front and rear doors

High leval stop lamp not working

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central locking fault on nearside front and rear doors

High leval stop lamp not working

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,809 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,549 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,560 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 UFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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