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BF53 UHE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,568 mi
Last recorded180,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 180,568 miles

Offside Front Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 180,557 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside rear bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near servo and under fuse box (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear centre wotts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all ACE suspension pipes badly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

front lower radiator support bar corroded and holed

off side front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 174,599 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 174,599 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 168,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 168,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 163,615 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 163,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,201 miles

oil leak due to oil leak unable to check components properley-exhaust and mountings corroded-all achasies legs corroded-o/s/f/ lower ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2013 149,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 149,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

centre stoplamp not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 134,390 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 134,361 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2011 123,363 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 123,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2010 101,368 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play front ball joints

Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,368 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play front ball joints

Fail 4 Feb 2009 81,796 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 81,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,502 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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