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BF53 ATK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

111,895 mi
Last recorded111,895 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ATK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 111,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust centre/rear flanges corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,919 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking Component at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Seat base offside rear mounting bolt missing. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,796 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,510 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 89,508 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,168 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of chassis

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 77,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,156 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,155 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,527 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,739 miles

Oil leak

Some leakeage of oil from nearside rear axle seal.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Some leakeage of oil from nearside rear axle seal.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,536 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,098 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 28,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,138 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 20,135 miles

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

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 ATK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 ATK, 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 ATK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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