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BF53 TUH

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,949 mi
Last recorded129,949 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 TUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,949 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Underbody structure/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Pass 30 May 2025 126,841 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 30 May 2025 126,841 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 23 May 2024 123,936 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure/ Chassis is corroded or repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 22 May 2024 123,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody structure/ Chassis is corroded or repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease or other material

corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components

corrosion on exhaust

underbody/ chassis repairs covered in underseal

Pass 26 May 2022 118,143 miles

Brake pipe/s slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Underbody/Chassis structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs covered in underseal)

Fail 25 May 2022 118,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe/s slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Underbody/Chassis structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (repairs covered in underseal)

Pass 27 May 2021 114,524 miles

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

exhaust corroded

suspension, steering, brake components and prescribed areas slightly corroded, repairs covered in underseal

underbody/ chassis covered in underseal

Pass 27 May 2020 112,318 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front - Nearside & Offside ball joint/s have slight play

Suspension, Steering, Brake components & Prescribed areas slightly corroded, repairs covered in underseal

Underbody/Chassis covered in underseal

Pass 20 May 2019 112,037 miles

Exhaust corrded

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes light misting of oil

Suspension, Steering, Brake components & Prescribed areas corroded, not considered excessive

Underbody/Chassis : corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 11 May 2018 111,706 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody, chassis, suspension, steering & brake components have surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis legs (6.6.6)

Pass 23 May 2017 111,078 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 May 2017 111,078 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 107,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 107,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 102,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 95,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn

Pass 13 May 2013 88,499 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 May 2012 83,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 May 2011 75,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,858 miles

ACE pump slightly

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,858 miles

ACE pump slightly

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,631 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,576 miles

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

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

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 TUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUH, 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 TUH is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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