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BV63 LDA

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV63 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 159,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 149,355 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edges, very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 141,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across the rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 141,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across the rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 127,769 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 127,769 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge worn to cording (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 111,508 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 111,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,673 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,131 miles

engine covers and under trays 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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BV63 LDA is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV63 LDA, 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.

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BV63 LDA is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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