MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory rear view mirror deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory rear view mirror deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s and o/s front mirrors repaired with tape
n/s/front bumper repaired with tape
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front bumper damadged
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front bumper damadged
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
water ingress both rear indicator lamp
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside front door check strap missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front door glass winder faulty
offside front door check strap missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 GFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 BT53 GFZ, 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 BT53 GFZ registered?
BT53 GFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is BT53 GFZ safe to buy?
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