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BF53 UPX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,396 mi
Last recorded149,396 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 149,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 141,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,853 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,170 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,183 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 94,181 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,748 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,062 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,411 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,579 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,921 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,118 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 UPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

BF53 UPX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UPX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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