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BD53 GCO

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,074 mi
Last recorded139,074 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 139,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 138,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,123 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 133,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 126,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 123,234 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,565 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 119,565 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,257 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,160 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,120 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,357 miles

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

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

rear number plate needs replacing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,118 miles

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 2 Nov 2009 54,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 29,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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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BD53 GCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 GCO, 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 BD53 GCO registered?

BD53 GCO is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is BD53 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 GCO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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