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BF53 URM

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

174,583 mi
Last recorded174,583 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 174,583 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 174,583 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 165,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 163,814 miles

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))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 163,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 163,804 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 159,330 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 159,330 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 158,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 150,755 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 146,928 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 144,313 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 21 May 2015 144,313 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 12 May 2014 140,363 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 140,363 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 134,565 miles

Oil leak

engine man light on

nsf and osf bottom ball joints slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2012 129,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 129,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 123,184 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,184 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 123,047 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2010 120,298 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

reverse light lense broken

Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,298 miles

reverse light lense broken

Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,483 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly misshaped nearside also on limit of 1.6mm

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 23 Oct 2008 84,839 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 84,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,228 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 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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