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OU53 BOF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

229,427 mi
Last recorded229,427 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 229,427 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 228,179 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 228,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 226,378 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 226,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 224,209 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 224,209 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 218,786 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 218,786 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 210,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 210,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 203,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 196,483 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 180,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 161,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 150,187 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 136,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 136,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,498 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 108,494 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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OU53 BOF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OU53 BOF, 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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OU53 BOF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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