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OU53 BPE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,185 mi
Last recorded137,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,185 miles

Nearside Rear chassis is starting to corrode but not holed

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,091 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 130,892 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 128,215 miles

n/s/f tyre just on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 124,236 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 108,249 miles

ADVISE FRONT REG PLATE IS DELAMANATEING

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 97,952 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

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)

Propshaft component defective

oil leaking from gearbox transfer box

Fail 24 Nov 2007 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has minor leak at manifold and centre joint

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak from gearbox transfer box

Propshaft bolt loose at gearbox transfer box

Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 80,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OU53 BPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol 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 OU53 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 BPE registered?

OU53 BPE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is OU53 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 BPE 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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