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HV53 BFL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,865 mi
Last recorded154,865 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 154,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2022 154,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 121,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 121,202 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,092 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 117,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 113,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 113,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,437 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 108,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 108,990 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 106,087 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 103,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 100,498 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 100,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,408 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 86,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs poor condition

unable to open tail gate

Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,094 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 69,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,808 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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HV53 BFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HV53 BFL, 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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HV53 BFL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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