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BF53 ACU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,953 mi
Last recorded197,953 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ACU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 197,953 miles

Front Wiper linkage is worn.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange is corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 197,707 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange is corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 195,242 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 195,242 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At shock absorber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind air bag. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 187,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 187,476 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 184,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 178,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,682 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 174,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section is excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 171,083 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 163,565 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 149,966 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 132,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,959 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 55,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 32,346 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades split

gearbox oil leak

small coolant leak

transferbox oil leak

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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BF53 ACU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 BF53 ACU, 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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BF53 ACU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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