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BK53 DTX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,768 mi
Last recorded159,768 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 159,768 miles

Ns headlight has poor patton

Osr outer door handle not working

Under body starting to rust

Fail 1 May 2014 159,746 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Under body starting to rust

Ns headlight has poor patton

Osr outer door handle not working

Rear brake pads in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 155,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f brake back plate corroded

O/s/r trailing arm bushes worn

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

Wiper motor parking device poor

Pass 5 Mar 2012 144,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 144,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 130,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 130,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,285 miles

both rear metal brake pipe to rear brake flexys rusty

diffrentsize wheel fit on front and rear axles

slight play in nsf steering arm ball jount

slight weep from steering box

Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,859 miles

Rear metal brake pipes rusted to flexi hoses

Slight weep from power steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,315 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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BK53 DTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK53 DTX, 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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BK53 DTX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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