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BF53 POV

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 115,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 115,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 113,977 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,368 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,941 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,811 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 100,502 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 100,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 94,823 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine gearbox and diff ()

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

all tyres starting to crack in tread but not yet to cord

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 94,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of the axle (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine gearbox and diff ()

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

all tyres starting to crack in tread but not yet to cord

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 117,140 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 28 Apr 2016 116,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply on inner edge (255/55 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

slight play in inner rack joint

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,913 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,853 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to access rear Seats/Seat Belts for testing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 50,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,660 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,977 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,804 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 37,785 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,981 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 POV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POV, 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 POV is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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