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BF53 CRV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,337 mi
Last recorded156,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 156,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 147,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,502 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 127,960 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF + Rear Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Under-trays fitted.

Vehicle underneath covered in under-seal.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,840 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside tyres crazed/weathered on outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall crazed/weathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear sections of both long front-to-rear brake pipes have localised areas of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear nearside tyres crazed/weathered on outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall crazed/weathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,608 miles

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

Offside Front checkstrap missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear step corroded, could drop down

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r/, n/s/r/, n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side step both sides corroded

undertray slightly insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,608 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front checkstrap missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear step corroded, could drop down

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r/, n/s/r/, n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side step both sides corroded

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front check strap inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front, offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steps have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,500 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component From sector-shaft seal in steering-box. (2.3.3b)

The walls of all tyres have minor weathering/crazing.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,285 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,285 miles

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,351 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,567 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,041 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,653 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 60,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,299 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 48,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,441 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 CRV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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