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BF53 UGM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,157 mi
Last recorded116,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,157 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

chassis showing corrosion around rear springs and shockabsorbers

Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,095 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,922 miles

rear tyres showing wear

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,722 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

off side rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,428 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc lightly scored

Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front Active Cornering Enhancement pipe slightly damp with oil

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,588 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 51,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,696 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 UGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

BF53 UGM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BF53 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UGM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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