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BK53 ZHP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,148 mi
Last recorded188,148 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 188,148 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 187,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 144,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 144,794 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,137 miles

ns reverse lamp damaged

osr tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 97,377 miles

os reverse lamp lense damaged

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,513 miles

os reverse lamp lense damaged

osf and nsf brake hose feruls slightly corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,715 miles

inner tread of nsr tyre slightly stepped

os reverse lamp lense damaged

osf and nsf brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,749 miles

os reverse lamp lense damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 ZHP registered?

BK53 ZHP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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