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BT53 MTO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 139,839 miles

dampness to rear of engine no leak found time of test

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 130,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 124,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 117,806 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 117,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 113,221 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 106,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel smell

wear front and rear discs

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,926 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 89,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 79,612 miles

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

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

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

handbrake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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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BT53 MTO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BT53 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

BT53 MTO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BT53 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 MTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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