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BG53 RKF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,180 mi
Last recorded152,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 152,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,954 miles

General corrosion around vehicle chassis, and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis at rear and under vehicle on inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded close to advisory limit, chassis blowing out, but is multi layered, and unable to hole with cat tool..... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear badly corroded... ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded/blowing out..but still sound at time of test... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis generally corroded at rear, outer surface flaking in various areas.....

Pass 9 Jul 2018 136,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 136,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,697 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2015 122,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 116,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 116,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front diff propshaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,345 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,523 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,523 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,365 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,598 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,226 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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BG53 RKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG53 RKF, 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 BG53 RKF registered?

BG53 RKF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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