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BF53 POU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,482 mi
Last recorded147,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 POU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 16 Dec 2023 145,335 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 145,309 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger and body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underside

Pass 16 Jul 2016 140,238 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 16 Jul 2016 140,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 133,837 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 15 Dec 2014 127,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 119,605 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 119,604 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,074 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)

corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/r chassis sections-but not holed

damage to o/s/f bumper area

n/s/r light lens damaged-light ouput not affected

o/s/f axle bump stop loose on mounting

oil leaks from front diff pinion seal & engine area

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front bumper damaged

rear window scratched/damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,265 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front bumper damaged

rear window scratched/damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel filler flap will not close

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,327 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,515 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,521 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 POU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 POU, 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 POU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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