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BD53 GGP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,283 mi
Last recorded150,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 GGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 150,283 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 147,148 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,444 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 136,044 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,985 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty underneath

Fail 13 Nov 2018 126,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rusty underneath

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,897 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 119,897 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,823 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 108,408 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 108,408 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,040 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s windscreen damaged below drivers view

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,633 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear centre highline brake light not working

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,452 miles

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak around hand brake drum

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 20,264 miles

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 GGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 GGP, 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 BD53 GGP registered?

BD53 GGP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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