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BF53 OZP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,141 mi
Last recorded102,141 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine coolant low.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are covered in a product. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 102,137 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Brake lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both ball joint ends of the forward draglink are worn out. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Big diesel leak coming from the top side of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine coolant low.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are covered in a product. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,984 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 89,751 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,455 miles

underside covered in underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 87,916 miles

All of rear Chassis in very poor condition

Fail 3 May 2017 87,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All of rear Chassis in very poor condition

Pass 12 May 2016 86,379 miles

Rear chassis in very poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe in poor condition

o/s/r sill in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2016 86,363 miles

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

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

Rear chassis in very poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe in poor condition

o/s/r sill in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 84,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and cross member in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2014 81,449 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 78,871 miles

bump stops missing

Fail 8 May 2013 78,871 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bump stops missing

Pass 8 May 2012 75,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE__ nearside front tire is bald on outer edge and outer sidewall is perishing

STRONGLY ADVISE__ offside front brakes judder. [just passable]

STRONGLY ADVISE__transfer box input shaft flange is excessivly loose,

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steel pipes and underside of vehicle showing corrosion in spots

hi-level stop lamp is inoerative?

nearside rear and offside rear and offside front upper axle bump stops are missing

rear registration plate is becoming un-stuck

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint and nearside front drag link ball joint

stone-pecks in front windscreen

Pass 17 May 2011 70,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear and offside front axle bump stops are missing

there is a smell of hot oil around vehicle?

there is excess play at front transfer box input shaft area

top of engine a bit damp aroung offside rear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,718 miles

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

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

engine oil leak from rear area of engine

vehicle starting to show sings of corroshion to underside

Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,718 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak from rear area of engine

vehicle starting to show sings of corroshion to underside

Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,432 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all road tires appear to be low on pressure

front brake discs look worn

nearside of engine very oiley

nearside rear door did not centrally unlock

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside of engine oiley

Fail 8 Apr 2008 52,929 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads look low, brake discs are in very poor condition

front tires were very low on PSI had to top up for MOT

front windscreen wipers poor clearance

full flow oil filter is leaking

nearside and offside rear tires very close to limit {2.5mm}

offside front and rear tires are punctured, both front tires are nearly bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tire is on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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