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BJ53 OAH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 112,818 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 112,816 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,213 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 100,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,125 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,124 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,991 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,991 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,313 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear high level stop lamp inoperative

unable to check seat belts to rear folding seats in boot due to boot full

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,820 miles

unable to fully check seat belt to offside rear forward facing folding seat in boot due to boot full

Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to fully check seat belt to offside rear forward facing folding seat in boot due to boot full

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BJ53 OAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ53 OAH, 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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BJ53 OAH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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