MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
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BF53 UPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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