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BF53 GZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,797 mi
Last recorded139,797 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,797 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 139,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 133,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 133,736 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 126,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,370 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 119,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 78,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,262 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,301 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,310 miles

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

front axle oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,736 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,654 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,058 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 GZP 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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

BF53 GZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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