MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS HAS BEEN BLACKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS HAS BEEN BLACKED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Engine Management Light on at time of test
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S - Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Tyre plugged/perished around repair!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Engine Management Light on at time of test
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S - Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Roof liner not secured
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Roof lining hanging down
O/S & N/S 'B' Post trims not secure
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Anti-Roll (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning Heavy (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S & N/S - By Reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))
'B' Post trims and roof lining not secure
Engine Management Light on at time of test
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant - Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S - Centre ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to center joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at shock absorber behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts and gas piping (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension system inoperative fault light on (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake back plate rusty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
center to rear exhaust joint rusty
emissions not checked due to running on lpg
smell of gas on brake test but no visible leeks
corroison in various places
e.m.l on
neaside front tyre clsoe to legal limit and heavily worn on edge
offside rear tyre waering on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corroison in various places
e.m.l on
neaside front tyre clsoe to legal limit and heavily worn on edge
offside rear tyre waering on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
engine man light on
nsf and osf bottom ball joints slight play
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate cracked
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
reverse light lense broken
reverse light lense broken
both rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly misshaped nearside also on limit of 1.6mm
child seat fitted to offside rear seat
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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BF53 URM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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