MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,351 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger forward of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger forward of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all rear seats are folded and stowed so unable to check latches and belts
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres close to limit
front pads low
slight lift at n/s/f wheel
travel on handbrake
both front bottom shock bushes split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front bottom shock bushes split
front pads low
slight lift at n/s/f wheel
travel on handbrake
high level brake light innop
o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
High Level brake light inop
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s&n/s rear tyre tread wearing low
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 BDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 FD53 BDF, 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 FD53 BDF registered?
FD53 BDF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is FD53 BDF safe to buy?
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