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BF53 CJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal Suspension, wheel etc; wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 105,355 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Oil on brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Oil on inside face of disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,175 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect drive shaft seal in front axle, oil on the wheel and tyre but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central section to rear section joint and connected pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 97,925 miles

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 3 Nov 2022 96,423 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,599 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,838 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,675 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

front brake pads starting to wear low 4-6k

slight engine oil leak

staining of oil around rear diff

Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,578 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox & rear axle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,578 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox & rear axle

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,471 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping)

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (stepping)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,430 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 50,379 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

exhuast system ruty

front number plate deteriating

n/s/f wiper starting to split

oil leaks

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,998 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,996 miles

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

oil leaks from engine/gearbox & diffs

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,529 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 CJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

BF53 CJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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