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BF53 TJY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 134,922 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,181 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,236 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 123,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,040 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 117,228 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 117,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,206 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2019 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,971 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,840 miles

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

Oil leak possible rear main ()

coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,840 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged o/s/r & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak possible rear main ()

coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 106,128 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 106,128 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,230 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,072 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,166 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,217 miles

front o/s side light not working right

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,325 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 60,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,856 miles

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

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 TJY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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