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BF53 ADZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

264,732 mi
Last recorded264,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ADZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 264,732 miles

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

Central Rear rear seats removed

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 264,732 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Rear rear seats removed

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 264,126 miles

General corrosion

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

Play in all hub bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2021 263,573 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle seaping oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aggressive tye patterns for offroading advise correct tyres

Fail 1 Nov 2021 263,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle seaping oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aggressive tye patterns for offroading advise correct tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2020 257,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 255,172 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering drop arm insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 232,290 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 222,330 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 222,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 212,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 198,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 198,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 183,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion evident in front to rear and axle brake pipes.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 183,579 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion evident in front to rear and axle brake pipes.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 161,338 miles

all brake pipes corroded

centre brake light unplugged

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f drag link boot deteriorated

oil leak

play in wiper linkage

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 141,344 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 135,648 miles

front number plate cracked

offside side repeator cracked not showing whit light

rear seatbelts not checked due to baby seats

Fail 2 May 2011 135,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

offside side repeator cracked not showing whit light

rear seatbelts not checked due to baby seats

Pass 15 Apr 2010 122,486 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 122,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,065 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,065 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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BF53 ADZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BF53 ADZ, 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 ADZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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