MOT Status
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158,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside swivel hub housings slight play top bottom
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords just not to core (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leake
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
oil leake
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play top and bottom (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable at drop arm (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear diff leaking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear diff leaking
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UGA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 UGA, 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 UGA is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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