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BF53 CKG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,451 miles

Offside Front Upper swivel balljoint slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 98,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper swivel balljoint slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside compressor strap corroded and snapped

Pass 20 May 2025 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of chassis slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 97,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hubseal (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear of chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,037 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub oil seal leak

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and body corrosion build up

Fail 18 Apr 2024 96,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing auto pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub oil seal leak

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and body corrosion build up

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,157 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front all front axle ball joints all have slight play

Front both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Nearside Rear exhaust flange from middle box to back box flange corroded but still secure

Offside Rear hub seal weaping slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 95,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front all front axle ball joints all have slight play

Front both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Nearside Rear exhaust flange from middle box to back box flange corroded but still secure

Offside Rear hub seal weaping slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,712 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel ball joint, slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f hockey stick, chassis bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r hockey stick ,chassis bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel ball joint, slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f hockey stick, chassis bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r hockey stick ,chassis bush wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 88,909 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 88,909 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side and offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,067 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,781 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 83,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,632 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,632 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,385 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,261 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,217 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 May 2013 65,958 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 65,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 60,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 55,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 49,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2009 43,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 43,695 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 36,697 miles

Advise replace front tyres AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Child seat booster cusions fitted nearside and offside rear. ( Centre row )

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,932 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 CKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CKG, 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 CKG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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