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BF53 TGX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,272 mi
Last recorded85,272 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,463 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Front Inner Wheel hubs corroded

Front Suspension has corrosion

Oil leak Around gearbox area

Oil leak Around sump area

Rear Complete rear suspension has corrosion

Rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,001 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 37,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,340 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 TGX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 TGX registered?

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

Is BF53 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 TGX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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