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BK53 ZHV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

169,012 mi
Last recorded169,012 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 169,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2021 162,311 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 154,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 147,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 147,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 137,416 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 137,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 127,790 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,384 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 110,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,570 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 101,569 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,010 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,075 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,455 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 ZHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BK53 ZHV, 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 BK53 ZHV registered?

BK53 ZHV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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