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BF53 CFZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

200,013 mi
Last recorded200,013 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 200,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 22 Nov 2024 188,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and shock mounts both sides covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 172,633 miles

Chassis undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2023 172,633 miles

Chassis undersealed

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 165,959 miles

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

underside of vehicle and chassis waxoyled

Pass 6 Nov 2021 159,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 155,678 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive outer axle seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 153,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 151,643 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 151,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 145,342 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 145,335 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all valve stems deteriating

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all valve stems deteriating

diff oil seal and power steering box drop shaft seal slight weep of fluid

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,191 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,875 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 CFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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