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BF53 TBX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 101,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 98,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 92,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,422 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,973 miles

N/S Wiper Split

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

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

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,893 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking box area (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,768 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,175 miles

NS wiper splitting

OS wiper splitting

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,159 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NS wiper splitting

OS wiper splitting

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,029 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 47,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) contaminated (3.6.I.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,768 miles

DRIVERS DOOR LATCH INOP

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,496 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 TBX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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