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BL53 LEE

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,559 mi
Last recorded122,559 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 122,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 111,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 101,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 94,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 88,460 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 88,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2021 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 75,683 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,945 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,210 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2017 53,805 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cut to tread not showing cords

Offside Front tyre cut to tread not showing cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL53 LEE is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 BL53 LEE, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 LEE registered?

BL53 LEE is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BL53 LEE safe to buy?

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