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BF53 TLY

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,909 mi
Last recorded141,909 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 141,909 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2024 138,811 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,939 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 114,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 105,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,220 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 89,210 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,472 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

potential fuel leak above fuel tank

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

potential fuel leak above fuel tank

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,095 miles

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

various transmission oil leaks

Fail 4 Feb 2010 62,751 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

various transmission oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,644 miles

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,782 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 TLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

BF53 TLY is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 TLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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