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BF53 UPC

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,517 mi
Last recorded160,517 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 160,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

e/m/l on

oil leek

rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 151,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front axle lower swivel balljoint rubber split

Fail 9 Jun 2014 151,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

offside front axle lower swivel balljoint rubber split

Pass 18 Sep 2013 148,774 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 148,770 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 140,395 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

veichle leaning to offside cant see any visible fault

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,395 miles

veichle leaning to offside cant see any visible fault

Pass 7 Jul 2011 134,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 134,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,845 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 127,845 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,727 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 UPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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