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BF53 OZE

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,019 mi
Last recorded112,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,019 miles

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

corrosion to steps

corrosion to underneath

offside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2025 112,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting point, hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to steps

corrosion to underneath

offside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 105,049 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,904 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,765 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,181 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,142 miles

o/s headlight aim on limit

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,485 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,491 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,624 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,428 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 OZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OZE, 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 OZE registered?

BF53 OZE is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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