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BF53 AUL

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,996 mi
Last recorded149,996 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 AUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 149,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 144,836 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 144,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 139,797 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 134,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top and Bottom ball joints slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 128,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,287 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,078 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,749 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 89,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,948 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,948 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,706 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,705 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 74,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,559 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,559 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,817 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,919 miles

evidence of binding o/s/f brake

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 AUL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AUL, 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 BF53 AUL registered?

BF53 AUL is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BF53 AUL safe to buy?

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