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BF53 AFA

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,477 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 148,782 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 148,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 144,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 140,514 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 140,514 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,326 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 137,304 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a combination of minor cracks

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has a combination of minor cracks

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a combination of minor cracks

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,397 miles

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 99,428 miles

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

chassis corroded n/s at midway

Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front prop-shaft uj showing signs of wear.(DRY)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,639 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 85,639 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 68,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres getting low

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

tailgate wont open

Fail 5 Feb 2011 68,510 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres getting low

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

tailgate wont open

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,566 miles

n.s.f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 31 Jan 2009 51,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,865 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 31,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 AFA 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 68%.

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

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