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BF53 TAU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,482 mi
Last recorded101,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,482 miles

Nearside front brake has slight imbalance

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Underside of vehicle covered in black underseal, covering suspension and brake lines

Fail 19 Jun 2025 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern, lens wet on inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Underside of vehicle covered in black underseal, covering suspension and brake lines

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,854 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2023 98,852 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,885 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Underside of vehicle covered in thick black underseal including brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,182 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 61,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,737 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,161 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,497 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,629 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON CENTRE OF TREAD

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

SLIGHT SMEAR FROM FRONT WIPER BLADES

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,960 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 TAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

BF53 TAU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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