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BF53 OYG

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,987 mi
Last recorded189,987 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 189,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 182,479 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 182,479 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 176,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 168,114 miles

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

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 5 Jul 2019 155,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 151,883 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 151,883 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 147,882 miles

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

fluid suspension pump removed

Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 133,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cut within sidewall but cords/ply not visable

Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cut within sidewall but cords/ply not visable

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,182 miles

both front tires are wearing on inner edges

both rear axle upper bump stops are missing

offside front of engine oiley?

rear load space cover fitted, cannot fully inspect occasional seat seat belts

rear prop-shaft rear guibo joint is starting to crack

Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,182 miles

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

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

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

both front tires are wearing on inner edges

both rear axle upper bump stops are missing

nearside front door did not centrally unlock?

offside front of engine oiley?

rear load space cover fitted, cannot fully inspect occasional seat seat belts

rear prop-shaft rear guibo joint is starting to crack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,857 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

tyre Tread Depth O/S/F 3.20mm N/S/F 1.90mm O/S/R 1.90mm N/S/R 2.00mm Min legal Limit 1.60mm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,918 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre Tread Depth O/S/F 3.20mm N/S/F 1.90mm O/S/R 1.90mm N/S/R 2.00mm Min legal Limit 1.60mm

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,294 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r hub oil sill

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,375 miles

o/s/r hub oil sill

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 OYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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